Michael is a Registered Social Worker and has been working as a therapist since 2013. Michael has a passion and dedication to this work and considers it a privilege to help clients work towards health, happiness, connection, and wholeness. Michael is experienced and skilled in working with various mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress disorders, and personality disorders.
Michael brings a unique approach to the therapeutic relationship and works primarily from an Attachment Theory and Emotion Focused framework, while incorporating elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness practice, and Narrative Therapy. Michael believes that the client is at the center of the therapeutic relationship and seeks to provide a warm, welcoming, client centered environment, where sensitive topics can be openly discussed.
Michael’s professional interests are directed towards human sexuality and couple’s therapy. This interest is driven by the belief that relationships, and interpersonal connections are fundamental to human life, and that the sexual relationship is a crucial component to overall individual and relational health. Sexual health concerns can be difficult to discuss, and Michael seeks to provide an open, affirming, and safe place for these intimate topics to be discussed.
Specialty Areas:
- Sexuality/Gender Identity
- Individual/Couples Counselling
- Sexual Health/ Sexual Functioning
- Relationships
- Depression/Anxiety
- Attachment Disorder
Michael Sommerfeld, MSW, RCSW
#204 16504 118th Ave Edmonton Alberta
780-655-7422
https://www.oliviapsychology.ca/our-team
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/michael-sommerfeld-edmonton-ab/486518
780-655-7422