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Mike Carney

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Mike Carney

he/him · LMSW, Staff Therapist

Mike holds a master’s degree from Smith College School of Social Work. His therapeutic approach is rooted in relationship building with clients, building trust, and creating an environment suitable for healing. Mike works from a place of empathy and acceptance to promote healing in a meaningful way. His training is primarily in psychodynamic theory, and his clinical interests include depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationship issues, LGBTQ+ challenges, grief, loss, and aging. Mike works with individuals, couples, and groups.

Areas of focus

Our clinicians address the full range of sexuality + gender identity exploration, and mental health support.

  • Anxiety
  • Compulsive behavior
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Grief and bereavement
  • Self-acceptance
  • Overcoming barriers to self-actualization
  • Panic disorders
  • Personality disorders
  • Phase of life issues
  • Phobias
  • Stress
  • PTSD and trauma reaction
  • Relationships problems
  • Substance abuse and recovery support
  • Challenges in reaching career goals
  • Validating your sexuality and gender expression
  • Coming out
  • Addressing sexual difficulties
  • Navigating non-traditional relationship styles
  • Working through challenges related to LGBTQ+ family-building and parenting issues
  • Interpersonal challenges and problems relating to others
  • Relating to others who identify as LGBTQ+
  • Locating community under the LGBTQ+ umbrella