Dr. Michael Stern is a dedicated psychologist with a PhD, who graduated in 1977 from the University of Washington. He is passionate about working collaboratively with clients to enhance their effectiveness and help them reach their full potential. Dr. Stern builds a strong foundation of trust with individuals, couples, and organizations, allowing him to identify challenges and establish focused goals and strategies for improvement. His evidence-based techniques guide clients on a journey toward clearly defined outcomes, such as overcoming addiction, reducing anxiety, alleviating depression, and fostering relationship satisfaction. With extensive experience in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Dr. Stern is recognized for his effectiveness in helping couples navigate their relationships. Additionally, he introduces innovative therapies such as Virtual Reality Augmented Treatment for anxiety, offering clients a faster path to overcoming fears and phobias. As a consultant for executives and business owners, Dr. Stern applies principles of behavior change and performance enhancement to help organizations achieve new levels of success.