Dr. Michael Becerra, LPC

Dr. Michael Becerra helps people coping with stress and anxiety and related life strains. He focuses on everyday struggles like sleep problems, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, career changes, anger, and symptoms of depression. He uses a practical approach to help people find clearer next steps and regain balance.

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 14 years of experience. Much of his work has been in community settings, schools, college campuses, and vocational rehabilitation programs. He has also lived and worked abroad, including six years in Colombia, where he supported intercultural couples and U.S. expats adjusting to life overseas.

His counseling style is laid-back and interactive. He draws on Adlerian ideas that emphasize growth and social connection, and he adapts methods to each person’s needs. Sessions tend to be collaborative and focused on practical change rather than long theory talks.

Two approaches he commonly uses are Narrative Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and helps rewrite those stories in more helpful ways. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps that move someone toward their goals.

People who reach out can expect encouragement and concrete tools for coping. The emphasis is on identifying what works, building on strengths, and helping clients make steady progress through life transitions.

How Narrative and Solution-Focused Work Online

Dr. Becerra uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. This approach looks at problem-saturated narratives and helps clients highlight alternative, more empowering versions of their experience. It can be useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.

He also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy, which zeroes in on small, practical changes. Rather than focusing on everything that went wrong, this method identifies what is already working and builds short-term goals that add up to real change. It often suits people wanting quicker, action-oriented steps for stress or career shifts.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Clients can expect a collaborative process where techniques are adjusted based on what helps most.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins between meetings, and offer alternatives for days when being on camera is not desired. Licensed professionals can adapt Narrative and Solution-Focused methods to remote sessions while focusing on practical strategies and steady progress.