Michael Boudreaux: Licensed Mental Health Counselor

ABOUT

Michael Boudreaux

Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LPC, LAC

In my work, I help my clients be attentive to the present moment, allowing unconscious habits to become conscious, and help them live more gracefully with life’s inevitable pain.

I am a Certified Hakomi Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Addictions Counselor and graduated summa cum laude from Regis University with a Masters in Counseling Psychology in 2014. Before starting my private practice, I served as a clinical therapist in the Jefferson County Jail.

First and foremost, an effective therapist is a compassionate and attentive helper, adaptable to your particular needs. But a transformative therapist is not only a good listener but also a resourceful guide. Influenced by visionaries like Ron Kurtz (Hakomi), Steven C. Hayes (ACT) and Jon Kabat-Zinn (mindfulness), I am passionate about exploring this human journey with my clients.

The Hakomi Method
Rather than simply talking about issues you are already aware of, I will help you uncover the “core material” that shapes your styles, behaviors, perceptions and attitudes. In the Hakomi Method, most of the exploration is done in a state of mindfulness. Using nonjudgmental curiosity, we explore how emotional energy is expressed in the body (e.g. a tightness in the throat or slumping shoulders). We find that these physical sensations are often linked to formative memories and the unconscious beliefs derived from them (e.g. “I have to do everything myself” or “I never get anything right”).

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
This method is a practical approach that allows us to live a meaningful and vibrant life, regardless of what our challenges are or where they came from. Together we explore what you want most from life, and what thoughts and feelings are standing in the way. We then notice these thoughts and feelings from the stance of “the observing self”, which helps us see them for what they really are – passing phenomena.

Utilizing or Developing Mindfulness Skills
Neuroscience, psychology and the ancient wisdom traditions agree that refining your awareness of the present moment is of great benefit. If mindfulness is already a part of your life, this practice will accelerate your self discovery. If you are wondering what this all means, opportunity awaits.