Michael Everson, MA, LPC, LAC

I am an experienced counselor who is dedicated to helping older teens and adults process a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, anger, marital problems, addiction, and misalignment with personal core values.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Addiction Counselor who graduated with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Denver Seminary. I am also a certified administrator of the Prepare-Enrich relationship assessment tool. I have experience in the mental health and addiction field, working with clients struggling with a variety of addictions including drug abuse/dependence, alcohol, sex, pornography, and gambling. I enjoy working with pre-engagement, pre-marital, and married couples to help them prepare for the rigors of marriage or work through problems that have developed over time. I love connecting with people and look forward to going into work each day!

Living by one’s core values is essential to thriving, but most people live incongruent to their values and experience discord as a result. I believe everyone can benefit from a healing relationship with a counselor who is safe and trained to verbally process all aspects of life, including counselors themselves. In my experience working with a wide variety of clients, I have observed that people who desire change can achieve their goals in an environment where they can speak vulnerably about their experiences and have the structure to organize and challenge the automatic thoughts that have shaped their lives up till that point. I practice using Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT) because I’ve seen how much it can help people identify the automatic thoughts and emotions that contribute to both positive and negative actions. I have successfully used CBT models and exercises in a variety of settings to identify problematic thinking and process through where it came from and what would be more effective going forward.

I can offer a space to be yourself without judgment so you can determine the best course of action and what is prohibiting you from thriving. People are often bound by their past experiences or current addictions, and therapy can provide the setting and accountability to create and follow plans for overcoming obstacles and developing awareness.
Finding people who are able to truly listen and empathize with your personal struggles can be very difficult, and I would love to provide a safe place to be yourself and process all the things that feel to risky with friends, family, and community. Please reach out to set up a time to talk and determine if I would be a good fit for your very important work.