Michael Purszke, LCPC

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Michael Purszke is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with experience working with a variety of adult and young adult populations, specializing in family and relationship issues, marriage and couples counseling, depression, anxiety and life transitions.

He also has a background working with traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivors, using a Strength-based perspective promoting independence, integration, and empowerment. Utilizing a Psychodynamic approach, he further joins techniques from Narrative Therapy, Family Systems, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as having a background in art therapy, body movement, and yoga. Creativity, trust, and acceptance that promote collaboration serve to guide his clients to achieve their therapeutic goals in a safe setting emphasizing self-growth and lasting insight. Michael earned his Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

Areas of Interest

Aging/Life Transitions/Elder Issues, Anger Management, Anxiety/Social Anxiety, Career/Coaching/Occupation, Depression, Divorce, Guilt/Shame, Marriage/Relationships, Men’s Issues, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Singles’ Issues, Stress