Professional Background and Qualifications
A comprehensive overview of education, certifications, and professional experience demonstrating expertise in therapy and mental health care.
A Trusted Expert in Trauma and Relationship Therapy
Michael (left) is a former international RLT trainer with the Relational Life Institute where he trained therapists who were seeking certification in RLT. His approach is rooted in Pia Mellody’s treatment model, similar to those used at the Meadows Treatment Center in Wickenburg, Arizona, and the Green Shoe Foundation in Edmond, Oklahoma.
As a Certified Relational Life Therapist, trained under Terry Real (right), Michael works with couples of all kinds, helping them build stronger, healthier relationships. He is also an RLT Trainer, mentoring therapists across the U.S. who are becoming certified in Relational Life Therapy. Additionally, he serves as an adjunct instructor of Sociology at National Park College and provides supervision for post-graduate students working toward licensure.
Inclusive Counseling for Every Journey
At Evans Counseling Center, every individual is welcomed and supported, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, or family status. We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive space where all clients, including transgender individuals, can receive the care they need. Our goal is to help everyone who seeks to live their best life and achieve meaningful personal growth.
Academic Credentials and Professional Foundations
- Master of Social Work, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
- Master of Divinity, Memphis Theological Seminary
- Bachelor of Psychology, University of Central Arkansas
