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Mike Smukler(He/Him/His)

(He/Him/His)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Massachusetts
Anger management- Anxiety - Existential crisis & challenges- Life transitions-
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Professional statement

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Mike Smukler draws from a humanistic-existential and cognitive-behavioral foundation, integrating evidence-based practices with the wisdom of Zen and secular Existential philosophy. His style is pragmatic, eclectic, and empathic, with a warm, informal presence that helps clients feel safe, seen, and supported.

Mike focuses on creating a spacious, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and behavioral patterns with curiosity and compassion. Sessions often blend mindfulness and reflection with practical tools, helping clients build awareness, make intentional choices, and respond to life with both clarity and heart.

Rather than offering a rigid model, Mike works flexibly — inviting each client into a process of discovery that balances logic and emotion, structure and spontaneity. His approach supports people in finding peace through acceptance, while also empowering them to actively shape their own path through the complexities and uncertainties of life.


Message to clients

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A lot of people are feeling overwhelmed these days — anxious, angry, stuck, or unsure of where to turn. If that sounds like you, you’re not alone. And your experience matters. Just because others are struggling too doesn’t make your pain any less real.

Maybe you’ve been overthinking everything, feeling out of control, or caught in patterns that no longer serve you. Maybe you're just tired. I’ve helped many people find steadier ground — easing anxiety and anger, and reconnecting with creativity, intuition, and meaningful relationships.

In our work together, you don’t have to perform or figure everything out. I offer a space that’s grounded in compassion, honesty, and respect. You bring what’s real — your questions, your feelings, your hopes — and we move from there. You set the pace. My role is to walk with you, not ahead of you.

Whether you're looking for short-term support, regular self-care, or deeper personal growth, therapy can offer a place to breathe and reconnect.

I specialize in helping people with issues related to control — especially when it shows up as anxiety, anger, or the weight of uncertainty. Everyone has their own way of coping, but when life starts to feel too tight or reactive, it can help to pause and listen. Together, we can explore how to relate to your experience differently — with more awareness, more freedom, and more trust in your own way forward.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 18 years

Whole Living Center, Psychotherapist , 2019 - 2021
TCA Counseling Group, Psychotherapist , 2017 - 2019
Hearth, Inc., Clinician, 2016 - 2017
The Edinburgh Center, Assistant Director , 2015 - 2016
Vinfen, Clinical Coordinator , 2010 - 2015
Riverside Community Care, Mental Health Counselor , 2004 - 2010
911 Media Arts Center (Seattle), Education Coordinator , 2001 - 2004

University of Massachusetts Boston , MS in Mental Health Counseling , 2007
Clarion University of Pennsylvania , BS in Communications, Minor in Psychology , 2001
American University of London , International Communication course , 2000
University of Washington , Cognitive Psychology course , 1999

Licensure

Massachusetts: 7215

Languages

English

Specialties

Anger management - Addressing sudden outbursts of anger or sustained resentment; developing healthy anger expression and outlets

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Existential crisis & challenges - Supportive exploration of meaning and purpose in one’s life; finding one’s path in the face of existential anxiety, dread, and feelings of meaninglessness

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)

Locations & Hours

Online scheduling through MIKESMUKLER.COM


Insurance

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Tufts Health Plan

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$200 (45min)
  • Sliding scale:$100 - $200

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