Mike Lysaght

Mike holds a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist in California (MFC77671) and in Colorado (MFT.0001669). He specializes in working with the LGBTQIA community - specifically those individuals or couples (or other configuration) who seek out non-judgemental space to explore and understand their gender identity, sexual orientation, BDSM identity or relationship structure. Additionally, Mike's experience in collegiate mental health gives him a unique perspective to assist young adults with questions around college, career, relationships and challenges with motivation, social pressure and personal expectations. Caregivers who are looking to gather support for coping with a family member recently diagnosed with a mental health condition can benefit from a space to openly discuss their concerns.

Mike utilizes a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy and Narrative Therapy to help clients better understand their challenges, and a compassionate, communicative approach to helping couples and families feel heard.

Mike is a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT), the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT), Gaylesta: The Gay and Lesbian Therapists Association of Northern California, and Bay Area Open Minds. He has experience in both public and private schools, hospitals, community health clinics and private practice throughout Northern California.

Mike continues to observe COVID-19 precautions, and is seeing clients virtually at this time, although hopes to open his offices in Sacramento and San Francisco when safe to do so. Mike is able to provide telehealth sessions to clients in California and Colorado.