Michael Burrows , MA

I am a Master’s level clinician at Old Town Psychology, pursuing my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at the University of Maryland, College Park.

How I approach therapy––I will prioritize working with you to create an environment that feels safe, authentic, engaging, and meaningfully aligned with your goals. My therapy approach is primarily relational and interpersonal, which means I will use the therapy relationship as a tool to help you move towards healing as well as a way to examine how interpersonal struggles may arise and, importantly, be worked through. I have experience working with many presenting concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, identity (in particular internalized stigma), and relationship concerns.

As a gay clinician whose research focuses on the impacts of minority stress on well- being, I love working with LGBTQ+ clients. My research has focused on the role of belongingness in the LGBTQ+ community in protecting against the harm that comes from minority stressors, like homophobia. I also have an interest in the experiences of bisexual+ people in romantic relationships.

My experience: I have logged hundreds of hours providing therapy to clients in a variety of settings, including university counseling centers (The University of Maryland and The Catholic University of America) and private practice settings (Capital Therapy Project).