Dr. Michael Black
Calm, practical therapy for life and relationships
CO Psychologist Colorado
- Experience
- 20 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Attachment-Based Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Michael
Dr. Michael Black works with people who are carrying stress, anxiety, grief, or big changes in their lives.
Background and approach
He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. He has 20 years of experience as a Colorado psychologist and brings a calm, respectful approach to each meeting.
He starts by listening to what matters most and then shapes sessions around those goals. He uses conversation and structured exercises so people can notice small shifts in how they think and relate.
Sessions often include skill-building for managing strong emotions and improving communication. Dr.
Black draws from relationship-focused methods like the Gottman Method alongside attachment-based ideas to look at patterns between people. He also uses client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral techniques to address thoughts and behaviors that keep problems stuck.
These methods are used to help with concerns such as intimacy issues, infidelity, commitment worries, and communication problems. People also come to him for life transitions, parenting strain, career stress, and caregiver burnout.
He helps with family of origin questions, blended family challenges, and the fallout from separation or divorce. Practical coping strategies and small behavior changes are common tools in his sessions.
Sessions are offered in English and are available to people inside and outside the United States. He emphasizes working together to find what helps most and adjusting plans as needs change.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Dr. Black uses the Gottman Method ideas to look at relationship patterns and practical communication skills that people can try between sessions. That approach helps address issues like communication breakdowns, intimacy concerns, and trust problems. Attachment-Based Therapy is another key influence and focuses on how emotional bonds and early patterns affect current relationships and reactions, which can be useful for people dealing with attachment issues or family of origin concerns.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals and test what helps best. Plans are adjusted over time so the work matches shifting needs, whether the focus is on coping strategies, relationship repair, or managing anxiety and grief.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for in-depth conversations and exercises that benefit from seeing each other, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into short breaks. Live chat or text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or ongoing touchpoints between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different lifestyles.
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Experience
20+ years
Licensed in
Colorado
Languages
English