Michael Ceely, LMFT

Clarity, Calm & Confidence

Therapy for Men in California

San Francisco Bay Area

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Clarity, Calm and Confidence

Michael Ceely, LMFT

Therapist for Men in California | San Francisco Bay Area

Schedule a Free Consultation

Clarity, Calm and Confidence

Michael Ceely, LMFT

Therapist for Men in California | San Francisco Bay Area

Schedule a Free Consultation

Common Challenges for Men. Can You Relate?

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Stress & Anxiety

Are you trying to achieve your goals but feel held back by worrying, overthinking, or perfectionism?

Work & Career

Are you working hard in your career but feel overwhelmed or unsure about the future?

Life Transitions

Feeling stressed about a major life event like marriage, a breakup, or becoming a father?

Sport Performance

Are you a competitive athlete but feeling nervous, self-critical, or burned out?

Stress & Anxiety

Are you trying to achieve your goals but feel held back by anxiety or overthinking?

Work & Career

Are you working hard in your career but feel overwhelmed or unsure about the future?

Life Changes

Feeling stressed about a major life event like marriage, a breakup, or becoming a father?

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What if There Was a Better Way?

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What if you could continue to achieve at a high level without all the anxiety?

What if you had a clear, passionate vision for the future of your career?

What if your relationships were healthy and energizing, both at home and at work?

What if There Was a Better Way?

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What if you could continue to achieve at a high level without all the anxiety?

What if you had a clear, passionate vision for the future of your career?

What if your relationships were healthy and energizing, both at home and at work?

You don't have to handle life's challenges alone.

It's okay to ask for help.

Hi, I'm Michael Ceely

I help men conquer stress, get clarity on their problems, and take positive action to get back on track.

Too many men today sacrifice their health, relationships and happiness chasing an outdated paradigm of success. The old model of just pushing through the stress is no longer working.

There’s a better way. I can help you find a calmer, more confident life, where you're thriving and successful, without all the stress.

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Hi, I'm Michael Ceely

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I help men conquer stress, get clarity on their problems, and take positive action to get back on track.

Too many men today sacrifice their health, relationships and happiness chasing an outdated paradigm of success. The old model of just pushing through the stress is no longer working.

There’s a better way. I can help you find a calmer, more confident life, where you're thriving and successful, without all the stress.

How Therapy Works: 3 Steps to Feeling Better

1. Eliminate the Barriers

Men often find their progress blocked by old patterns or limiting beliefs, which leads to stress, conflict and burnout.

My approach to counseling is based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a powerful tool for personal change.

CBT helps you identify and remove limiting beliefs and behaviors so you can solve your problems in a more effective way.

2. Strengthen Your Skills

Working with me, you'll learn powerful emotional, relational, and behavioral skills.

We won't just talk about these skills during counseling sessions. I'll show you how to apply them in the real world.

Your new skills will eventually become your new default. You'll get better at handling situations that once felt overwhelming.

3. Achieve Your Goals

As you reach your goals, we'll taper off sessions so you won't slip back into old patterns. We'll make sure you're 100% confident and ready to "graduate" from therapy.

In summary, you'll establish a calmer, more confident way of responding to life's challenges.

Counseling does take some work, but the effort is worth it. Whatever you're going through now, things can get better.

Hi, I'm Michael

I help men conquer stress, get clarity on their problems, and take positive action to get back on track.

Too many men today sacrifice their health, relationships and happiness chasing an outdated paradigm of success.

There’s a better way. I can help you find a calmer, more confident life, where you're thriving and successful, without all the stress.

Replace Stress with Clarity, Calm and Confidence

More Calm

Learn to conquer anxiety, regain control, and stop worst-case scenario thinking before it gets out of hand.

More Confidence

Be more decisive and start trusting yourself again by eliminating procrastination and perfectionism.

Lasting Change

By practicing the skills you learn in therapy sessions, you'll create lasting, positive change in your life.

Get Started with Therapy Today

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✔ Less Stress

Learn to conquer anxiety, regain control, and stop worst-case scenario thinking.

✔ More Confidence

Be more decisive and start trusting yourself again. Eliminate procrastination and perfectionism.

✔ Lasting Change

By practicing new skills learned in therapy, you'll create lasting, positive change in your life.

Get Started with Therapy Today

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Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy

How do I know if counseling will work?

I will let you know upfront if I think I can help you achieve your goals for counseling.

The best way to see if I can help is to schedule a free phone call.
How long should I be in counseling?

This will vary, depending on your goals.

We won't end therapy before you're ready. Likewise, I won't create a dependent relationship where you never feel ready to end counseling.

Once you achieve your goals, you may be ready to move on, or you might choose to taper off sessions until it feels right for you to end therapy.
Are sessions online or in-person?

All therapy sessions are conducted online via a secure video platform. We can also talk by phone.
What are your fees for services?

My fee is $275 for a standard 50 minute counseling session.

Extended sessions are also available (please ask about current rates).
Do you accept insurance?

I am an out-of-network therapy provider, meaning your insurance may reimburse a portion of my fee, reducing your overall cost.

Contact your insurance provider and ask if they cover out-of-network psychotherapy services.

Read more on my blog post about insurance vs private pay.