Hi! my name is Michael Kiser. As a counselor here in the upstate I focus on helping people alleviate suffering and recover from trauma in all of its forms through eclectic psychotherapy based on Cognitive-Behavioral and Somatic therapy principles

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to emotional distress. By developing practical skills, CBT helps individuals gain both immediate relief from intense emotions and deeper insight into the underlying beliefs and habits that keep them stuck. This process supports meaningful, lasting change.

CBT is one of the most well-researched and studied therapies that has been shown to be effective in alleviating problems in a wide variety of mental health issues. It is often considered to be the “gold standard” in psychotherapy.

Somatic Therapy is based on the idea that experiences are held within the body and manifest in different ways. It’s goal is in teaching a person more body awareness and comfort with the full range of the emotional life.

Reach out to me to schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation to see if therapy is a good option for you.