Michael Ceely

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

“Providing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Specializing in counseling for men. Online therapy for clients in California.”

About Me

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Berkeley, California, specializing in men's therapy issues. I offer individual therapy, as well as executive coaching services.

Approach

Do these challenges resonate with you? • Career frustration or burnout. Feeling depleted despite professional accomplishments. • Perfectionism and self-criticism. An inner voice that's never quite satisfied. • Relationship conflict. Struggling to connect authentically with those closest to you. If you're nodding yes, you're not alone. There's a better way forward. My Approach I specialize in working with high-achieving men who want more balance in their lives. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) combined with sport psychology principles, I can help you: • Identify unhelpful patterns that keep you stuck. • Develop practical tools for managing stress and building resilience. • Communicate more effectively in work and personal relationships. • Build authentic confidence grounded in your values, not just performance. • Create sustainable success that doesn't require burning out. Ready to move beyond surviving, to thriving? I'd welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can work together to create the breakthrough you're seeking.

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Basic Information

Berkeley, United States

In-person & Online

Services

Counseling for Men, Career Counseling, Stress & Anxiety Therapy, Counseling for Athletes, Life Changes & Relationships, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Services Offered:

Coaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Individual Psychotherapy
In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.
Online Counselling
Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.
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Sport Psychology
A branch of psychology focused on the mental aspects of athletic performance, including focus, motivation, pressure management, and recovery from injury.

Works With:

Adults
Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Career Issues
Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.
Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Men's Issues
Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.

Professional Title:

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
A therapist licensed to work with couples and families on relationship difficulties, communication, and family dynamics.