Michael Boltwood, Ph.D., is a compassionate psychologist dedicated to helping individuals understand, manage, and resolve challenges related to stress, anxiety, and emotional well-being. His approach to mindfulness-based psychotherapy has proven effective in reducing stress by exploring the intricate relationships between moods, thoughts, beliefs, behaviors, and physical health. Michael teaches essential skills for effectively managing emotions and everyday behaviors, leading to a significant improvement in the quality of life. His focus on healthy behaviors fosters optimism by integrating positive activities and supportive relationships into clients' lives. With extensive experience working with health care professionals and individuals facing significant health challenges, Michael's therapeutic methods emphasize the development of healthy coping skills—such as meditation to manage emotions and physiological stress responses—cultivating positive habits, and enhancing social connectivity. He holds a Ph.D. in Counseling and Health Psychology from Stanford University and has a rich background, having served as a Clinical Psychology Intern and Post-doctoral Fellow in Behavioral Medicine at Dartmouth Medical School. Michael was also a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine from 1998 to 2006 and has proudly maintained a thriving private practice in Kitsap County for over 30 years.