Michael Stahly

Freedom is a heavy burden. The task of authoring our lives is a serious one, which cannot be meaningfully handed over to anyone else. In keeping with this belief, I work hard to respect the autonomy of the people I see in therapy. Rather than attempt to hand you solutions to problems in your life, I seek to understand with you as fully as possible the past and present factors that affect how you think, feel, and act. Understanding can be transformative. As we shine light on aspects of ourselves and our relationships that initially seem confounding or problematic, we often discover underlying meaning and previously unforeseen options.

I cannot guarantee that therapy will yield any particular results. Engaging in the process may give you more options in your life and relationships; it may help you understand yourself with greater clarity and compassion; if things go especially well, you may find yourself feeling more real.