- Anxiety and panic support
- Relationship clarity
- Building self esteem
About Michael
Michael Keesey is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people manage anxiety, stress, and relationship or intimacy concerns. He works with clients who are dealing with low self-esteem, motivation struggles, and depressive symptoms. Michael writes plainly and aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is anxious about starting therapy.
Michael views each person as the expert in their own life and looks for existing strengths to build on. He offers a calm presence and practical conversation to help people spot patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions focus on small, concrete steps clients can try between meetings.
Over five years of practice in California have shaped his approach to common concerns like communication problems, feelings of isolation, and attachment-related worries. He also addresses issues tied to caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, money and life-purpose questions, and the fallout from divorce or betrayal.
People who come for panic symptoms or panic disorder and panic attacks are helped by pacing work and learning ways to interrupt fear cycles. Michael also supports those coping with guilt, shame, abandonment fears, and the impact of narcissistic relationships.
He encourages realistic goals and steady progress rather than quick fixes. Michael asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to begin and schedules sessions based on availability.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online help
Michael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize building skills and changing daily patterns. One common approach focuses on practical coping strategies for anxiety and panic - learning to notice triggers, try simple breathing and grounding practices, and test new responses to fear. This kind of work helps people reduce the hold of panic attacks and regain confidence in everyday activities.Another helpful approach centers on attachment and relationship patterns. It involves talking through how past connections shape current reactions, practicing clearer communication, and trying small behavior changes that improve intimacy and boundaries. This supports work on relationship strain, intimacy concerns, and issues connected to abandonment or trust.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to match methods to each person's needs, goals, and comfort level, and adjusts plans as progress unfolds.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking so you know how meetings will be held. Many people appreciate online options because they can fit sessions around work, save travel time, keep appointments on a regular cadence, or choose shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and help select an approach that suits everyday life and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related areas like communication problems, caregiver stress, and panic disorder and panic attacks.
What is his approach to therapy?
He treats clients as the experts on their own lives and focuses on practical conversation and small actions to try between sessions.
How long has he been practicing?
He has five years of professional experience working with clients on anxiety, mood, and relationship concerns.
Where does he practice and what are his credentials?
He is licensed in California and holds the credential LMFT, a license for marriage and family therapists in that state.
Can I work with him in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for scheduling and participation.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.