Michael Demoratz
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
California therapists accepting new clients
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About Michael
I am licensed in California with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients coping with grief, loss, depression, & compassion fatigue. I am considered and recognized as a subject matter expert in end-of-life care and have published extensively. I have a series of free videos available on YouTu.be @Dying101
I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
What Michael helps with
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Grief
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- Aging and geriatric issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Men's issues
What clients say
- “Michael has changed my life.His dedication to helping people like myself really cannot be rated on a 1to 10 scale..I have been with Michael for over a year and the results have been amazing. Life changing .So much clutter and baggage gone.”
- “Michael Demoratz has changed my life.I have been feeling like I can take on anything this coming year.I shed alot if fears and trepidation that I carried for decades. Michael has helped me to overcome all of this.”
- “Great therapist”
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- “Michael has been the biggest sign of relief outside of my supportive and loving friends and family. He came in at the right time to hear me out in regards to the experiences and feelings I was dealing in regards to my toxic work environment. He listens with no judgement and waits for the right moment, the right moment when I feel okay to breathe. I appreciate human beings that make it okay to feel safe. Thank you Michael.”
- “Thoughtful, speaks from personal experience, asks questions, curious listener”
- “Micheal is one of the best Therapists I’ve had in 15 yrs. And I have rotated thru a quite a few. <br /> Very gifted. And probably put on the Earth for that reason. Those are my thoughts”
- “Best therapist”
- “Very knowledgeable therapist that is easy to talk to. He offers great input and helps me view my concerns in a different light.”
- “Great listener. Sensitive to the Core of your needs”
- “I really appreciate Michael’s ability to help me analyze my situations and provide thoughtful insights to use for further reflection after sessions. In a short time I have gained language and perspectives that support me and provide critical insight into my own path of healing and self-discovery.”
- “Best therapist very caring and understanding”
- “Michael is a wonderful therapist, absolutely the best I’ve had to date. Helps me navigate the whirlwind of my life and really helps me process my feelings. Speaks from the heart and allows me to vent when I need. I couldn’t have made it through this chapter of my life without him.”
- “Easy to talk to, non-judgmental, genuine and intelligent”
- “Michael is such a kind and warm person. Working with him has had a positive impact on my mental health.”
- “Michael is kind and funny, had me laughing and feeling better about my situation in no time!”
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