Mike Hopkins

Mike Hopkins is dedicated to assisting individuals in cultivating more positive and sustainable relationships in their lives. He understands that many face feelings of sadness, anxiety, fear, or disappointment and strive to overcome self-doubt. Mike believes that therapy can be a transformative first step to lasting change. Through exploration of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, clients gain insight into their barriers and collaboratively develop a plan to move towards a healthier and happier future. A resident of College Park with a profound connection to the University of Maryland, Mike fosters a therapeutic relationship grounded in safety and trust, which serves as the foundation of his practice. He knows that clients need to feel that their therapist is empathetic, interested, and genuinely concerned for their well-being. Once this groundwork is established, effective progress can be made on the client’s concerns utilizing approaches that resonate personally with them. Mike's therapeutic approach is strengths-based, harnessing the resilience, knowledge, and experience that clients already possess to help them achieve their goals. He employs evidence-based cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused frameworks, accessing mindfulness strategies and other modalities as needed to guide clients toward their aspirations.