Michael G. Mruz

I take an active role in the therapeutic process, which begins with discussion, exploration and clarification of your concerns in a safe, confidential, non-judgmental environment. In doing so, we look at habits and reactions to life, particularly emotions, thoughts, perceptions, reasoning, judgment and beliefs, in relation to ones self and others. Through this ongoing dialog, to which I bring both active listening and acceptance, trust is built between therapist and client. In this atmosphere of trust, a supportive space is created where I can call upon therapeutic approaches, offer new perspectives, and provide professional guidance. In this environment clients can acknowledge unproductive life patterns with clarity and compassionate awareness, free themselves from the grip of distorted beliefs and destructive emotions, and access their inherent capacity for wisdom, growth and change. Throughout this process, I draw on my training in many effective modes of therapy, from Gestalt Therapy, cognitive/behavioral strategies, Client-Centered perspectives, acceptance/commitment-based approaches (ACT), and psychodynamic psychologies, as well as Eastern mindfulness practices and stress reduction techniques. For more information on my philosophy and approach to therapy, please check out the Treatment Specialties and Mindfulness Based Therapy sections of my personal website , or contact me.