Michael Clark-Borenstein

Growing up I was always the person my friends went to for advice. I loved helping them and always knew I wanted a career where I would be able to help people and have a positive impact in their lives. I grew up in Baltimore, Maryland and attended Rutgers University in New Jersey where I earned a Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Sociology. During my time here I was a volunteer for a mentoring program at a local high school that would help guide students through high school with the goal of earning a full scholarship to Rutgers University. Seeing the positive impact I could have on these student lives further fueled my passion for helping others During my final year at Rutgers I was fortunate enough to study abroad in Rome, Italy. I love to travel and learn about different people, cultures, and customs. During that time I was able to travel to six different countries, where I was immersed in different cultures and customs, which helped me learn and grow as a person. After graduating I moved to Washington, DC where I attended The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, DC Campus for my Masters in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling. I had the opportunity to become the assistant for the President of The American Counseling Association where I would assist with day to day duties, attend conferences, and create and deliver presentations. I also researched on the impact of mental health on high school student athletes. In 2017 my wife and I moved to Charlotte and have loved getting to know the city. Growing up in Baltimore, I have been a Baltimore Orioles and Baltimore Ravens fan for as long as I can remember. In my spare time I enjoy going to concerts, sporting events, traveling with my wife, hiking, and playing with our dog Charlotte. Throughout my life I have been faced with many challenges and difficulties that I was able to overcome to help me get to where I am today. My counseling style takes into consideration the individual differences and developmental stage of each client, while demonstrating respect for the client’s beliefs, customs, and socio-cultural values. My theoretical approach involves integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Gestalt Therapy. My approaches are used based on what each individual is in need of at the time. Together we can work towards exploring your views and beliefs on past experiences and working together to achieve your goals in therapy. My ideal aged client is 7 and up. My area of focus is, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, ADHD, ODD, life stressors and adjustments, and behavioral modifications.