General Info:
At Fairbanks Biofeedback & Counseling, Mike provides individual, couple, family, and group therapy, working with both adults and children. His treatment philosophy is based on a bio/psycho/social model which integrates clinical social work, behavioral medicine, and health psychology. This approach emphasizes that behavior can be relearned. A collaborative relationship is developed to address ways to increase learning and mastery of skills to gain better control. Strategies are taught to keep the skills active and prevent relapse.
In addition to providing general counseling, his practice specializes in the treatment of stress related disorders, anxiety, chronic pain, depression, illness, mind and body disorders, and attention deficit disorder. He also works with children and their parents in teaching self-regulation skills. Mike regularly offers consultation and conducts stress management workshops for several Fairbanks businesses and agencies. He periodically teaches courses for the University of Alaska Fairbanks in Counseling, Behavior Management, and Stress Management.
Mike is committed to providing excellence in his chosen field of clinical social work and applied psychopsysiology. In keeping with that personal and business philosophy, each year he invests in a multitude of continuing education opportunities to enable him to stay abreast Some of Mike’s therapy interests include: Depression Anxiety Relationship issues Self-Regulation Skills Biofeedback Training Stress-Related Health Disorders Chronic Pain Management Stress Management Training and Consultation Customized Relaxation Tapes
Mike enjoys using a combination of these approaches with his clients: Mind / Body Integration Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Constructive Living Emotional Intelligence Mindfulness Biofeedback and Applied Psychophysiology Health Psychology Behavioral Medicine Psychoneuro-Immunology