Therapist in Oceanside, California Michael Hodson, Therapist

Michael Hodson helps individuals and couples across California navigate anxiety, relationship strain, and life’s most challenging transitions with clarity, compassion, and practical tools for change. As a Marriage & Family Therapist with LifeStance Health, he provides individual therapy and couples therapy for teens, young adults, and adults throughout CA who are seeking meaningful, lasting growth. His work is grounded in evidence-based mental health treatment while honoring each client’s unique story and values. Michael specializes in Anxiety, Depression, and Couple’s Issues, supporting clients who feel stuck in unhealthy patterns, overwhelmed by stress, or disconnected in their relationships. He integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Couples/Marital Counseling to help clients build emotional regulation skills, improve communication, and strengthen resilience. Whether addressing alcohol and drug use concerns, grief, men’s issues, or major life transitions, he offers structured guidance balanced with genuine empathy. He also provides Christian Counseling and faith-based treatment for those who wish to incorporate spirituality into their therapy experience. Michael works with teens (15–17), young adults, and adults, and has experience serving Military/Veterans, First Responders, and individuals connected to Adoption and Foster Care systems. He understands the cultural and occupational stressors these communities often face and tailors treatment to meet their specific needs. His approach emphasizes accountability, insight, and practical strategies that clients can apply in everyday life. Outside the therapy room, Michael enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, solving puzzles, camping with his family, spending time with his dogs, exploring his eclectic music collection, and pursuing lifelong learning. His personal philosophy—“Never Stop Learning; Never Stop Growing”—reflects the mindset he brings to his clinical work.