MEET MR. MICHAEL SHORTER

I am native of Washington, DC and have worked as a school counselor in the District of Columbia and Maryland for 13 years working with students Pre-K to 12th grade as well as young adults.  I believe that a client’s mental and emotional health is just as important as their physical health.  It is my passion to help clients find the tools they need to overcome depression, anxiety, or any other mental health or emotional issues they may be struggling with so that they can become the best version of themselves, and live the life they have imagined. 

 I empower clients by educating them, helping them to self-reflect, and form an action plan that helps them achieve their goals.  Making sure my clients feel comfortable, supported, and engaged in the work to better themselves is key to helping them achieve their goals.

I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and other modalities that will help clients in their therapeutic journey.

MR. SHORTER  IS CURRENTLY UNDER THE CLINICAL SUPERVISION OF DR. LENESE N. STEPHENS, LCPC-S, LPC**

Please feel free to contact Michael at Michael@HopefulCounseling.org in support of scheduling!