About me
Working with couples is both challenging and rewarding! I enjoy working with couples because the problems they experience they must work together to solve. When the couples energy is guided through issues I find that they come up with solutions that are right for them and as a result, communication, intimacy and connection become better. I also enjoy working with couples long term as it is exciting to see the progress they make together! I am a trauma trained and competent therapist who has over ten years of experience working with families and couples who experience some complex struggles. I use a body based approach to help couples understand what is happening in their bodies and nervous systems that impact how they communicate with each other. I work with them to build empathy toward each other and change the language they use with each other. I look forward to working with you and to guide you on your journey!
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationships
- Family conflicts
- Trauma, Abuse
- Depression
Addictions , LGBT , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Abandonment , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 12
Services offered
Messaging
Phone
Video
Licensing
MN LICSW 11281
AZ LCSW LCSW-15593
IA LISW 123957
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Michael (Mike) Arieta. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.
Great therapist, helped us a lot!
Mike is very knowledgeable in what he does and obviously cares about his clients and their progress. You can tell he loves what he does.
Very helpful and responsive
Expert
Michael has been a blessing in our counseling process by offering different an unbiased perspective that challenges both of us.
Great therapist easy to open up to
We love working with Michael! He is responsive and understands what we need! Very helpful to our marriage!!
My therapist is attentive to my needs, and provides the right amount of push (cognitively and effectively) to support my journey of growth. I always leave our sessions encouraged and having learned.
Mike is thoughtful , precise and accurate with his insite
Michael is a wonderful therapist for those needing someone who is trauma-informed and his methods focus on the somatic response. If your emotions give you an intense physical reaction, he can help you. My husband and I were starting to see him for marriage counseling. My individual therapist finally had an opening for EMDR, so I’m choosing to focus on that for now. We have Michael at the top of our list for when we return!!
Just getting started with Michael and we’re very happy with his style of therapy and encouraging us to listen to our bodies and work through our emotions.
Mike was very responsive and candid. Did not give me fluff and told it like it is. Was available to me when stress levels were high even on a Sunday or Saturday evening. His advice was extremely helpful and felt comfortable with his knowledge and guidance.
Michael is great at being patient while digging into the issues that need to be dealt with. Each thing he says is well thought out and on point. He is an amazing human and therapist.
Thank you
I like that Michael allows me to talk. To vent out how I feel and understands without bias. His homework has actually helped me a lot with how I view on how to start the process of healing.
Michael does a great job.
Michael has been an extremely positive part of our lives. Offers sound advice and extremely constructive and useful tools for us to navigate this crazy world
He listens to both of us it is, and has a lot of knowledge.
This guy is seriously awesome. He just gets it. I appreciate the sincerity he brings to each session and even in his messages. He understands the desire to repair and heal. I cant wait to work with him more, rather than be something as a couple or as an individual. He really gets it and doesn't beat around the bush. He is everything I needed. Thank you!
Mike has been fantastic to work with. He’s kept up on messages and has offered resources for us to use. We’re really enjoying working with him
Mike is wonderful at responding quickly with thoughtful advice. We have had an excellent experience working with him on improving our marriage concerns.
Michael has a lot of knowledge around navigating relationship issues and identifies ways to improve and assist in relating to each other. We have been working with him for a brief period of time and so far I have been very very pleased
Mike has helped my husband and I get a clear perspective on the path we’ve taken, are taking and the path we are about to take. He brought so much clarity and knowledge that we never would have thought about on our own. He’s very knowledgeable on his work and shows a lot of empathy. I would recommend him to couples or individuals anytime!
Michael was great! He had great tools to help us navigate a difficult time in our lives when our work, wedding planning, and side projects all got too overwhelming.
Michael helped my husband & I immensely in just a few sessions. After 22 years of marriage, we had started to take each other for granted & each assumed the other was a mind reader. Michael helped us with simple techniques and easy, thoughtful ways to stop, breathe & be mindful of each other. We would recommend Michael in a heartbeat!
My husband and I both thought that Mike did a great job of understanding our concerns and getting back to us in a timely manner. He was laid back and knowledgeable, making our experience comfortable and helpful. Thanks Mike!
Michael has been fantastic. He is very intuitive and helpful with asking questions to lead to introspection. He also gives great ideas for things to focus on. After having not-so-great in-person counseling experiences, I was reluctant to try a virtual counselor. I’m really grateful to have been matched with Michael and highly recommend him and his work.