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Michael Lydon(He/Him/His)

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Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Massachusetts
Anxiety - Trauma-Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)-Attachment issues-Mind-body connection-Somatization-

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Professional statement

Michael Lydon, LCSW, brings more than eight years of specialization as an experiential, transformation-focused therapist. Michael works with growth-oriented adults looking to resolve patterns such as: anxiety, low self-worth, ADHD, and complex trauma from emotional, physical, or sexual abuse.

Michael was invited to contribute Chapter 21 to the 2024 edition of "Unlocking the Emotional Brain", an evidence-based therapy textbook by Bruce Ecker, Robin Ticic, and Laurel Hulley—widely regarded as "groundbreaking." Michael's chapter explores his client Jane’s transformative journey through resolving complex attachment trauma. Jaak Panksepp, PhD, founder of Affective Neuroscience, calls it: “Truly a revolutionary book.” Other reviews by therapists state, “No matter how good a therapist you already are, reading this book will make you better.”

Michael holds Advanced Certifications in Coherence Therapy, an evidence-based schema therapy, and Realization Process: a spiritually grounded somatic therapy. He is also a certified trauma therapist. If you are a purpose-driven seeker who feels stuck despite years of healing work, this approach may resonate.

Some therapies center on analysis and symptom management, which still leave the roots of suffering symptoms intact and do provide full relief. Michael's approach addresses emotional blocks at their core level. Each session focuses with compassion and precision into the actual hidden core beliefs and purposes that drive low self-worth, chronic anxiety, trauma-based imprints and other patterns.

Common client shifts include:

✅ Resolution of chronic emotional triggers, somatic tensions, and low self-worth—without ongoing effort to maintain changes

✅ Greater authenticity in relationships—healthier boundaries *and* deeper connection

✅ Increased sense of safety and comfort within oneself

✅ A spiritually rooted, fundamental sense of well-being (for those with this goal)

Michael offers therapy via Zoom for Massachusetts residents and coaching for those outside the state. If this approach speaks to you, schedule a free consultation to take the next step toward inner freedom and lasting relief.


Message to clients

Wherever you are in your healing journey is exactly where we’ll begin. My approach isn’t about fixing something “broken” in you but about helping you uncover your own wisdom and natural ability to heal. Traditional talk therapy can get stuck in symptom management or endless analysis. Our work focuses on real, lasting transformation—helping you experience clear, noticeable shifts in how you feel and move through life.

Many of my clients come to me after years of therapy feeling frustrated. They’ve gained insights but haven’t felt deep, lasting change. For trauma-based issues, healing happens when we uncover and resolve hidden schemas—deep emotional patterns that drive suffering. By working through anxiety, low self-worth, ADHD, or PTSD at the root, you can finally experience the freedom you’ve longed for but may not have believed was possible.

Healing is a collaborative journey. We work with your mind’s natural ability to heal so you can step into a more authentic, liberated version of yourself. Schedule a free consultation to get a clear, realistic sense of how this process can help you move forward.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 9 years

Realization Consulting, Realization Process Practitioner (therapy-informed coaching), 2017 - Present
Realization Counseling, Therapist, 2024 - Present
Lucerum Technologies, Therapist & Clinical Researcher, 2025 - Present
Vibrant Emotional Health (Formerly: Mental Health Association of New York City), Counselor and Referral Specialist, 2015 - 2017
Vibrant Emotional Health (Formerly: Mental Health Association of New York City), Training Specialist for Contact Center Services (telephonic counseling division), 2017 - 2017

Coherence Psychology Institute, Advanced Practitioner of Coherence Therapy. Trained and Certified by Bruce Ecker, LMFT, co-founder of Coherence Therapy, 2024
Coherence Psychology Institute, Advanced Practitioner of Coherence Coaching. Trained and certified by Bruce Ecker, LMFT, co-founder of Coherence Coaching, 2024
Emotional Health Institute, Emotional Resolution® Practitioner. Trained and Certified by Cedric Bertelli, co-founder of Emotional Resolution (EmRes®), 2022
Realization Process, Realization Process Empathic Ground Teacher. Trained and Certified by Judith Blackstone, PhD, 2022
Realization Process, Realization Process Stillness Moving Teacher. Trained and Certified by Judith Blackstone, PhD, 2022
Emotional Health Institute, Emotional Resolution® Applied to the Body. Trained and Certified by Cedric Bertelli, co-founder of Emotional Resolution (EmRes®), 2021
Coherence Psychology Institute, Intermediate Practitioner of Coherence Therapy. Trained and Certified by Bruce Ecker, LMFT, co-founder of Coherence Therapy, 2020
Realization Process, Realization Process Senior Teacher. Trained and certified by Judith Blackstone, PhD, founder of The Realization Process, 2020
Realization Process, Realization Process Advanced Training in Trauma Repair. Trained and certified by Judith Blackstone, PhD, founder of The Realization Process, 2018
Association of Social Work Boards: Massachusetts, Licensed Certified Social Worker, 2017
Silberman School of Social Work: Hunter College, CUNY, MSW with focus in Health and Mental Health, 2016
Association of Social Work Boards: New York, Licensed Master Social Worker, 2016
Realization Process, Realization Process Healing Ground (Spiritual Psychotherapy) Teacher. Trained and certified by Judith Blackstone, PhD, founder of The Realization Process, 2014
Realization Process, Realization Process Advanced Teacher. Trained and certified by Judith Blackstone, PhD, founder of The Realization Process, 2014
Realization Process, Realization Process Embodiment Teacher. Trained and certified by Judith Blackstone, PhD, founder of The Realization Process, 2013
Realization Process, Realization Process Meditation Teacher. Trained and certified by Judith Blackstone, PhD, founder of The Realization Process, 2012
Queens College, CUNY, BA with Distinguished Honors in Philosophy, 2005

Licensure

Massachusetts: LCSW223441

Supervisor: Margaret Fasolo(LICSW 119182)


Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - I have successfully helped clients permanently shift out of chronic anxiety patterns related to early attachment trauma and low self-worth. When anxiety is not schema-related and has to do with relationship issues or other present-moment stress, I am equally confident in helping you orient to a clear path forward that aligns with your values.

Trauma - I have helped many clients find lasting relief from physical, sexual, and relational trauma. I have helped clients with complex attachment trauma break free from patterns of negative bonding.

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - I have helped many clients resolve dissociation, hyper-activation and hypervigilance symptoms that affect the nervous system, rooted in the lingering impact of early life events.

Attachment issues - I have a great deal of experience in helping clients discover, integrate, and resolve their patterns of negative bonding, codependency, and imprints that remain from narcissistic caregiver relationships.

Mind-body connection - For 8+ years I have helped spiritually oriented adults move through "spiritual emergence" and "dark night of the soul" issues. Examples: helping clients feel more safe and present in their bodies, guiding the resolution of somatic constrictions, energy blocks, "kundalini syndrome" issues, and similar mind-body-spirit integration issues.

Somatization - Energy blocks and somatic tensions are often the result of suppressed emotions - commonly anger and grief. If you have a specific somatic symptom, we will start there, safely tune in until you can allow emotions or memories to unpack, and then we will uncover and resolve what you internalized from these memories that is in a holding pattern. I have found a highly reliable approach for resolving these types of issues, which can often feel more distressing due to their seemingly mysterious nature.




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)

Locations & Hours

If you are not in Massachusetts & wish to see me for therapy-informed coaching, please message me. I also teach online experiential workshops via Zoom. Please message me for schedule.


Insurance

Michael Lydon is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$180 (60min)
  • Sliding scale:$150 - $180

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • PayPal
  • Zelle
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Every other week
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed
Therapist's note

My sliding scale works as follows: For pay-as-you-go sessions, the fee is $180 per session. If you purchase a package, the rate decreases: packages of three are $170 per session, packages of six are $160 per session, and packages of 12 are $150 per session.


Book a Free Initial Consultation

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