Hi, I’m Dr. Michael Drane
I am deeply passionate about helping people through the darkest times in their life and am immensely gratified by seeing the power of change.
I graduated with honors from Arizona State University with a Bachelors in Psychology. Shortly after, I received my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Adams State University in 2015.
I have served in the mental health field since 2008, specializing in serious mental illnesses like Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Conduct Disorder, and Psychopathic Behavior.
In 2022 I finished my Doctorate in Clinical Education and Supervision at Antioch University, Seattle. My experience as a college professor has helped me gain a deep understanding of topics like Abnormal Psychology, Psychodiagnostics & Treatment Planning, Psychopathology, Developmental Psychology, and Counseling Theory.
Skills
Individual, Couples, and Family Counseling
Clinical Assessment, Treatment, & Diagnosis
Forensic Psychology
Psychopathology
Psychodiagnostics
Developmental Psychology
Severe Mental Illness
Advanced Trauma & Crisis Management
Internal Family Systems Psychotherapy
Cognitive Psychotherapies
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Communication in Counseling
Abnormal Psychology
Career Development
Counseling Integrated Counseling Theory
Human Sexuality
Education
Current: Doctorate of Counseling Supervision & Education—Antioch University, Seattle
Advanced Clinical Theory
Global Mental Health Counseling & Multicultural Competency
Crisis Management & Trauma Response
Research Methods and preparation for dissertation publication
Training in the education & supervision of counselors using integrated theory
Supervision of Master's-Level graduate students
Construction of Integrated Counseling Theory & Theory of Personality
Construction of Integrated Philosophy for the Training & Education of Master’s-Level Counseling Students
Construction of Integrated Supervision Theory for the Training of Master’s Level Practicum and Internship Students
Master of Arts: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 2015
• CACREP accredited counseling program
• 3.76 GPA
• Accumulated over 1,200 hours of supervised counseling and assessment experience
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology, 2012
• 3.65 GPA
• Research Assistant: Role of Touch in Couple Dynamics & Rapid Eye Movement in Non-Epileptic Seizures
• Hospice of the Valley Intern: Grievance Counselor
My Approach
“The best way out is always through.” - Robert Frost
Each Step Counts
I believe in understanding each person’s unique story in order to understand who they are today. I combine past, present, and future approaches to my coaching, helping you with simple, measurable goals.
My Clinical Experience
I have years of experience in working with couples, individuals, & families. Because I teach counseling theory, I use an integrated approach from various perspectives, including Internal Family Systems, CBT, Solution-Focused, Adlerian, and Psychodynamic theory.
