 
Michael Manchester MA, LMHC NCC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida (Lic.# MH9898). With his experience as a mental health counselor/psychotherapist, and a Masters Degree in Counseling earned at Rollins College Graduate Studies he currently practices psychotherapy in Lake Mary, Florida. In addition to his education and professional experience he is also a board certified mental health counselor - National Certified Counselor (NCC) through the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC).
Additional Training
Michael has trained in a number of different psychotherapies including: Level II and II Cognitive Behvaior Therapy training at the Beck Institute, Philadelphia, PA. One of a handful of therapies that has beed proven effective with many different disorders. Levels I and II Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) an effective therapy for trauma, and anxiety/mood disorders. Level I Internal Family Systems, Level I Gottman Couples Therapy and Pesso-Boyden System Psychomotor (PBSP). He has also completed training as a sex therapist at the American Academy of Clinical Sexologists (ACSS).
Personal Statement
My undergraduate degree was in English and earned at the State University of New York. My master’s degree in counseling was earned at Rollins College. During my graduate training I completed my clinical practicum at St. Luke’s Community Counseling Center in Dr. Phillips (Orlando, FL) and clinical internship at The House Next Door in DeLand, Florida. I am also a trained sex therapist and trained at the American Academy of Clinical Sexologists.
Since graduating I have worked in community mental health counseling settings and in a private psychotherapy practice providing counseling services to individuals, couples, families and groups. I work with older adolescents and adults with a broad range of issues. My professional interests are (but not limited to) anxiety/depression, grief/bereavement, relationship counseling, Asperger's Disorder, trauma/abuse, men’s issues and life transitions. My approach to counseling is eclectic. I use cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, experiential, family systems, and humanistic approaches when working with clients.
In addition to my clinical experience, I have been married for over twenty years and have a daughter attending college. I also have a number of years experience as a sales/marketing executive in the biotech/pharmaceutical markets. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, reading and 'attempting' to play golf.
As your counselor/therapist I look forward to collaborating with you to establish goals for counseling and work with you to achieve balance in your life and to have satisfying relationships.
Curriculum Vitae
Profile
I am a licensed mental health counselor in the State of Florida (Florida License – MH9898) and a trained clinical sex therapist.
My undergraduate degree was in English and earned at the State University of New York University at Fredonia. My master’s degree in counseling was earned at Rollins College. During my graduate training I completed my clinical practicum at St. Luke’s Community Counseling Center in Dr. Phillips (Orlando, FL) and clinical internship at The House Next Door in DeLand, Florida. I am also a trained sex therapist and trained at the American Academy of Clinical Sexologists.
Since graduating I have worked in community mental health counseling settings and in a private psychotherapy practice providing counseling services to individuals, couples, families and groups. I work with adolescents and adults with a broad range of issues. My professional interests are (but not limited to) anxiety/depression, grief/bereavement, relationship counseling, parenting, trauma/abuse, eating disorders, sex addiction/compulsivity and men’s issues. My approach to counseling is eclectic. I use experiential, psychodynamic, family systems, and humanistic approaches when working with clients.
In addition to my clinical experience I have over 17 years experience as a sales/marketing executive in the biotech/pharmaceutical markets.
Education
Graduate:
M.A. Counseling, 2005. Graduated with honors (GPA 4.0)
Rollins College - Winter Park, FL.
Undergraduate:
B.A. English with a minor in Communications/Media
State University of New York at Fredonia - Fredonia, NY.
Clinical Experience
Private Practice – Lake Mary, Florida
(9/2008 – Current):
Individual and group counseling with adults, adolescents and couples.
Heartwork – Lake Mary, Florida
(9/2006 – Current):
Individual counseling with adults and adolescents in addition to co-facilitating groups and individual counseling with sex-offenders.
Supervisor – Dr. Toni Furbringer, LCSW
Central Florida Mental Health – Clermont, Florida
(7/2007 – 7/2008):
Individual, couples and family counseling with adults, adolescents, and children.
Supervisor – Dr. Tori Kelley, LMHC
St. Luke’s Community Counseling Center – Orlando, Florida (12/2006 – 9/2008):
Individual and group counseling with adults and adolescents.
Supervisor – Dr. Joanne Macpherson, LMHC
The House Next Door – Deltona, Florida
(5/2005 – 12/2006):
Individual counseling with adults and adolescents.
Supervisor – Bobbie Triggs, LMFT
Rollins College – Winter Park, Florida
( 9/2005 – 11/2007):
Group facilitator for first year master’s degree students in the Mental Health Counseling Program.
Supervisors – Dr. Marie Shafe and Dr. Judy Provost
Academic Awards & Distinctions
2005 - National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) – National Certified Counselor (NCC)
2005 - Psi Chi, National Honors Society in Psychology
Professional Training/Workshops
November 2011 - February 2011 - Level II and II Cognitive Behvaior Therapy training at the Beck Institute, Philadelphia, PA.
August 2010 - February 2011 - Level 1 and 2 EMDR Training, Lake Mary, FL
June 2010/October 2010 - Level 1 Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Center for Self-Leadership in Flat Rock, NC and Kennebunkport, ME.
June, 2009 – International Conference for Pesso-Boyden System Psychomotor (PBSP) – Amsterdam, Netherlands.
April, 2009 – New Frontiers in Trauma Treatment. Two-day workshop. Presenter: Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
2008 – 2009 - American Academy of Clinical Sexologists - Orlando, FL.: Clinical Sexology/Sex Therapy.
April, 2008 – Mindfulness: The Practice of Compassionate Presence. Two-day workshop. Presenter: Carol Ladas-Gaskin MA, LMP, RC.
March, 2008 - Florida Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (FATSA) Conference.
September, 2007 – Mindfulness in Health and Healing. One-day workshop. Presenter: Kathryn Norsworthy, PhD.
2005 – 2008 – Completed three-year training program in Pesso-Boyden System Psychomotor (PBSP) at the Southern Center for PBSP – Orlando, FL and Strolling Woods, NH.
October 2004 - Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy: Creating connections. One-day workshop. Presenter- Scott Woolley, PhD.
July, 2004 – International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP) National Conference – Las Vegas, NV.
April, 2004 – Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) International Conference – Orlando, FL
September, 2003 – Using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) in Counseling. Two-day workshop. Presenter: Dr. Judy Provost, Rollins College.
January, 2003 – Experiential Dream Workshop. Presenter: Dr. Judy Provost, Rollins College.
Professional Affiliations
American Counseling Association
American Group Psychotherapy Association
Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health
Mental Health Counselors of Central Florida
References Available on Request
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