Michael Abdon

Hi friend! I’m so glad you’re here! For a large chunk of my life, I felt like I had to do everything alone. Coming out as gay. Dealing with mental illness in a foreign country. Even simply deciding what I wanted to major in in college. I thought I was all alone. And it became very overwhelming and scary! But the truth was, I was never alone. And no matter what you’re going through, you aren’t alone anymore either! Why I’m different: In therapy, I emphasize creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your emotions and relational patterns openly. Drawing from the principles of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I work collaboratively with you to uncover underlying emotional needs, identify negative cycles of interaction, and facilitate new ways of relating that promote security and strength! With couples, I specialize in helping couples break free from patterns of conflict and disconnection, and fostering secure emotional bonds. With individuals, I assist in navigating personal challenges, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem issues, through an emotion-focused lens. What you can expect when working with me: First and foremost, your time with me is YOUR time! We talk about what you want to talk about. You can expect me to challenge you. Get you to think deeper and see what’s below the surface! Because when you can name something, you can defeat it! You can also expect little “assignments” that are designed to help you reach your goals. With me, you are SAFE : Secure from harmful attitudes, Accepted exactly as you are, Free to be the truest expression of yourself, Educated on the resources available to you Therapy to meet your schedule: Everyone has busy lives, and therapy should be available in a way that meets your schedule. That’s why my appointments are in the evenings via telehealth! Let’s work together to create the empowered life you were BORN to live! *I am a Clinical Intern under the direct supervision of Christina Harpster, CH Counseling Services LLC* Credentials and Affiliations: Master of Science, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Candidate Student Member – American Counseling Association (ACA) Student Member – American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) Student Member – Washington Mental Health Counselors Association (WAMHCA) Contact Information: Call or text: 425-200-4486 Email: michael@chcounselingservices.org Clinical Supervisor, Christina Harpster: Christina@chcounselingservices.org Website: chcounselingservices.org