Meet Mike
Mike Harper
All of us can feel overwhelmed by life at times. We are often filled with regrets, resentments and worries about the future. All of us can feel overwhelmed by life at times. We are often filled with regrets, resentments and worries about the future. Sometimes, this is compounded by past traumatic experiences, relationship issues, and grief.
I would like to help bring your life into balance, and heal issues surrounding trauma, relationships and grief. I begin therapy by creating a safe environment of empathy and confidentiality. Then using 30 years of experience in mental health develop a plan to assist you with getting back into your authentic self while improving your overall resiliency and wellbeing.
I use a variety of evidenced based treatments including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Parts Work (Internal Family Systems). I bring a wide range of expertise in treating trauma, especially vicarious exposure to trauma and sexual assault. Vicarious trauma is what many first responders are exposed to during the course of their work. I also have a proven track record of helping the family and loved one’s who are surviving trauma.
I particularly enjoy helping people achieve resiliency. I currently use the Benson-Henry Institute at Harvard Medical School’s “Stress Management and Resiliency Program.” I am certified to provide this program and have seen tremendous results.
I enjoy helping people between the ages of 14 and 85. I am highly skilled in treating Anxiety, Depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I am trained to provide EMDR. And have had several trainings in Parts Work, in particular in applying Parts Work to EMDR.
If you decide you would like assistance in finding your wellbeing and authentic self-please reach out for a free 15 minute consultation to see if we are a good match.
In my free time I enjoy long walks in nature, and playing tennis. I really love to travel and have been to many different countries. I also have a love for practicing mindfulness and strive to continue my own self-improvement.