Michael Wright, MS, APCC13680
Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
Michael Wright is a Bay Area/Oakland native and has dedicated a substantial part of his life to working with and supporting underserved and marginalized communities. He is registered as an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. After graduating Laney Community College with an Associates of Arts in Liberal Arts and an Associate of Arts in Social Science he then transferred to San Francisco State University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and his Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
In various roles Michael has worked within the Peralta Community College District for over 15 years serving a very diverse student population that experience a wide range of challenges and barriers, including housing and food insecurity, being impacted by oppressive systems and institutions, or looking to start a new chapter in life.
Gaining a wide range of experiences through his two years of practicum at Berkeley City College Wellness Center and San Francisco COOP Careers, Michael has experienced and observed firsthand the power of transformation and healing that therapy can have on individuals, couples, families and communities. Similar to his community college work experience, during his practicum years Michael supported a diverse demographic with various cultural, racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, ages, genders, lifestyles, and life experiences and interests. Michael also works with underserved and systems impacted youth in Oakland and surrounding communities. He also currently serves as a part-time Academic College Counselor within the Peralta Community College District.
Michael believes practicing therapy is sacred and a privilege. His approach to therapy is wholistic as well as spiritual, using ancient, indigenous, and contemporary practices that support with conceptualizing a person from both a micro and macro perspective. Michael also uses aspects of the biopsychosocial model to develop a broader understanding of symptoms and root causes. Based on years of study and travel, it is his belief that it is important for people to develop self-awareness and awareness of their surrounding environments, as well as critical consciousness, self-love, knowledge of self, and a comprehensive understanding of their intrinsic value. Michael uses an array of theoretical modalities, including optimal psychology, narrative therapy, liberation psychology, motivational interviewing, systems therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy to name a few.
Contact Michael Wright, M.S., APCC
Phone: 510-629-1849
Email: michael@journeypsy.com
Specialties:
- Low self-esteem, self- worth, and self-value
- Depression
- Anxiety/Stress
- Imposter Syndrome
- Trauma (especially historical and racial)
- Relationship Difficulties
- Oppression
- Motivation
- Exploring Life Purpose
- Life Transitions
- Grounding Techniques
- Career and College Exploration