

Addressing life difficulties can be overwhelming, stressful and isolating. It takes a lot of courage to overcome your obstacles, but doing it alone may not be enough. I believe that building a strong connection is the most important thing in beginning to help you. It is important that you feel safe, understood and valued. I offer compassion, creative thinking and humor to help clients work towards their goals.
I see my job as helping folks examine why we beat ourselves and others up emotionally, and how to do something different. Together, we’ll work on figuring out what matters most to you and navigating toward it. If you value straight-forwardness, humor, geeky metaphors, and having someone sit with you in the discomfort, we are probably a good match.
Hi! I'm Michael Banwart. I am a licensed clinical psychologist, and it's my goal to provide a compassionate environment to grow and heal. I specialize in treating anxiety, trauma, interpersonal problems, and emotional difficulties.
I’m glad you’re here.
On my path as a therapist and healer, one thing I’m always going to stand on is this: YOU are the expert of your life. I believe healing happens when we honor your lived experience and reconnect with your inner wisdom.
I am a Chicano male raised in the Midwest. I have served my community as a counselor, professor, mentor, therapist, and advocate for students, especially first generation and men of color. I have a Masters in Social Work and an LCSW that has allowed me the opportunity to connect my ancestral practices in relating with the mystery and the emerging field of psychedelic assisted psychotherapy.


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