Dr. Michael Becerra , LPC

Dr. Michael Becerra is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 14 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, career shifts, and other life changes. He has practiced in community settings, school districts, college campuses, and vocational rehabilitation agencies, bringing a broad background in working with disability, parenting, intimacy-related issues, motivation and confidence challenges, and ADHD. He also has experience addressing family and family of origin issues, aging and geriatric concerns, and midlife and men’s issues.

He spent six years living in Colombia, where he supported intercultural heterosexual and gay couples as well as U.S. expatriates and volunteers adjusting to life abroad. That international experience informs his cultural sensitivity and his work with clients facing immigration or acculturation stress. Dr. Becerra’s approach is laid back and interactive, inviting clients to participate actively in the process while remaining guided by professional expertise.

Grounded in a humanistic outlook influenced by Adlerian psychology, he emphasizes growth, social interest, and mastering core life tasks such as work, friendship, and intimacy. He also integrates solution-focused and developmental methods to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. Clients can expect support aimed at empowerment and practical steps toward meaningful change.

Narrative and Solution-Focused Care Delivered Online

Narrative Therapy helps people reframe the stories they tell about themselves by separating problems from identity and highlighting strengths and values. It can be useful for clients who feel stuck in negative self-narratives or who want to reauthor their life story around purpose and meaning.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and small changes that move a person toward their goals. It emphasizes identifying existing resources and building on what already works, making it well suited for stress, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Dr. Michael Becerra works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting course as progress unfolds.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life or to continue care during relocations or schedule changes. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver focused, goal-oriented work while accommodating different communication styles and practical constraints.