Michael Thompson(He/Him/His)

Dr. Michael Thompson, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice in Provo, Utah, where he welcomes both individual adults and couples who are wanting to improve their relationships or their mental health. Many of his clients are dealing with relationship issues or complex emotional issues. He working on building a relationship of trust to support clients in building the skills necessary to create more connection in their relationships or work through emotional issues like PTSD, bipolar, suicidal thinking, intrusive thoughts, or other emotional issues.

Michael's approach is both insight-oriented and emotionally focused, based on evidence-based approaches like Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). He strives to help clients understand the principles that guide successful relationships and work through trauma and emotional issues impeding their lives.

Michael believes that his good clients make him a good therapist. A good client is anyone willing to learn and work at their growth. He is dedicated to helping clients progress in their relationships or their mental health. He asks clients to set goals they want to achieve and feel they can accomplish. He uses a variety of methods, including listening, teaching, insight, validation, and other tools to support his client's success.

Michael speaks both English and Spanish having lived in Argentina for two years. Even though he focuses on relationships and complex emotion, he has worked with many diverse individuals and issues. He offers both in person and telehealth options for therapy.