Michael V Farnum

It has been an eclectic journey, indeed. Born in Chicago and raised in the Midwest, Michael has a comprehensive background in criminal justice, case management and the professional healing arts including massage therapy. Michael has several years of experience working with adults and adolescents to overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship obstacles and many other mental health issues. He specializes in helping clients overcome trauma, heal from grief and recover from narcissistic abuse.

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Throughout his career, Michael has discovered and utilized the healing benefits of holistic arts and practices such as Traditional Chinese Medicine, organic nutrition, tai chi, qi gong, and Zen meditation. A dedicated practitioner of Zen, he is also a licensed massage therapist, certified holistic nutritionist and mindfulness coach. Although he integrates a number of therapeutic modalities including ACT, CBT, DBT and Internal Family Systems, his foundational orientation is person-centered existential. A true philosopher at heart, Michael believes in guiding his clients towards finding greater purpose and meaning in life and overcoming the existential fears of freedom, isolation, personal responsibility, aging and death.