Michael P. Biggans, J.D/M.S, LPCExpert Clinical Psychotherapist
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and clinical psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of adults with depression, trauma & anxiety disorders, as well as couples who are looking to grow and restore once-healthy relationships. I am very passionate to be helping individuals and couples heal from the traumas that they have been through, and break free from unhealthy patterns that lead to continued suffering in their lives.
Comprehensive and Personalized Therapy Approach
Many therapists advertise themselves as “experts” in one area of therapy. However, I believe that there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all treatment, and scientific research supports this. I integrate the most effective, research-backed methods of therapy, including Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure Therapies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT), and other Mindfulness and Self-Compassion-Based Therapies into my work with individuals and couples. Despite this integrative approach, I primarily operate from the framework of the IFS Therapy Model, after witnessing and experiencing firsthand the vast success this model brings to individuals and couples/families.
Professional Background and Journey to Psychotherapy
Before becoming a counselor or psychotherapist for mental health and spiritual struggles, I earned my Juris Doctorate (law) degree in California and passed the State Bar for Practicing Attorneys in California, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. I practiced as a trial attorney for several years, defending the personal and civil rights of individuals against unlawful abuses from various government actors and corporate employers. At a certain point, I developed a higher calling for working with entheogens and non-ordinary states of consciousness for healing and began to pursue a formal career in psychotherapy.
Training and Experience
I started my training informally and then earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Villanova University in Pennsylvania. My journey to becoming an integrative expert on the modalities I found to be most successful involved extensive research and clinical experience. Throughout my graduate training and education, I pursued clinical training in treating anxiety and complex trauma at various institutions, including drug & alcohol rehabilitation centers, college counseling and community mental health centers, and private practices. I have provided mental health treatment to veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder, college students struggling with anxiety & depression, individuals dealing with complex trauma & dissociation, grief/loss, and other post-psychedelic integration and psycho-spiritual issues.
Personal Interests and Activities
When I am not working with patients and clients in therapy, you can find me playing or hiking with my two dogs, traveling to concerts or festivals, snowboarding in the mountains, reading or listening to podcasts and books, or exploring new restaurants and activities with my wife and friends.
See below to learn more about the services I offer and my areas of expertise.