Michael Zavala (he/him)

What I Specialize In

I specialize in Individual, couples, and therapeutic gaming. In Individual therapy, My focus is on developing healthily relationships, depression, anxiety, and social skills. Couples therapy, My focus is on the relationship, not individual parties. I use an approach called Restoration therapy. This approach helps couples identify their pain cycle. This is attached to feelings and behaviors. It also helps couples work towards a peace cycle. This helps the couple identify healthier and happier choices. Therapeutic gaming is a program to help children work on their social skills. This programs encourages children to develop real life social skills in a safe environment. It can improve social confidence, communications, build up frustration tolerance, and emotional resilience.

Why I Became a Therapist

I have chosen to become a therapist because I find the most joy when I am helping others. My parents divorced when I as was five years old. It experienced the pain my parents went through and most of all the pain I felt. For the majority of my life I only understood that relationships can only lead to pain and heartache. My journey has lead me down a path of soul seeking and discovery. I discovered my relationship with myself was broken and so was every other relationship I had. I choose to study relationships and how to heal, forgive, and build them back up. Today I will say I am in a much better and happier place. I became a therapist to help others have healthier, happier, and more meaningful relationships throughout their lives.