Therapist profile
Dr. Michael Becerra, LPC
LPC counselor - family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Narrative therapy
- Solution-focused work
About Michael
Dr. Michael Becerra is an LPC - a licensed professional counselor - with 14 years of experience. He is based in Louisiana and works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strains, and life changes.
He has worked in community settings, school districts, college campuses, and vocational rehabilitation agencies. He has supported people around career questions, confidence and motivation, coping with transitions, and issues linked to aging and midlife. He has experience with LGBT concerns and with helping clients facing family of origin or family problem stress.
His style is steady and interactive. Sessions tend to be practical and conversational. He uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe their stories and Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term goals and identify steps forward.
He has also lived and worked abroad, including several years in Colombia supporting intercultural partners and U.S. expats. That background informs how he talks about culture, relationship roles, and adapting to new life settings.
People who meet with him can expect direct, task-oriented conversations about what to try between sessions. He encourages exploring values, examining patterns that cause friction at home, and planning small, concrete changes. To begin, readers should confirm the current session formats before booking and follow the matching process to schedule a first appointment.
How sessions work
Narrative and solution-focused approaches in online sessions
Dr. Becerra uses Narrative Therapy to help people look at the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships. That work often means identifying recurring themes, naming unhelpful patterns, and trying new ways of describing problems so different choices become visible. Narrative work can suit people dealing with family of origin issues, identity questions, or long-standing relationship habits. He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to zero in on practical next steps. This approach focuses on small, achievable goals and on what a person can try between sessions to see change. It is useful for stress, parenting challenges, career decisions, and short-term problem solving. Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will collaborate with each person to decide whether story-focused work, solution-focused tasks, or a mix makes the most sense based on goals and preferences. Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific session formats. Ask which formats are currently offered and choose what best fits your day-to-day life. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare, or travel, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce commute time so appointments are more practical for a busy routine.Areas of focus
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Georgia, New Jersey, Louisiana
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, depression, anger, career questions, and related life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is laid back and interactive, with practical conversations and goal-focused steps between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of counseling experience across community settings, schools, colleges, and vocational rehabilitation.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LPC credential and practices from Louisiana while holding licensure in New Jersey and Georgia as listed.
Can he work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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