Michael Maguire, Psy.D.
About Me:
I received my doctorate in clinical psychology from The Wright Institute in Berkeley, California (2008). I have been licensed in the state of Washington (PY60145769) since 2010. Prior to practicing in Washington, I trained in California in a wide range of settings, including in-patient acute psychiatric facilities, substance dependance rehabilitation centers, college counseling centers, and community mental health clinics.
About My Practice:
I am a generalist and use an integrative approach to psychotherapy, including interpersonal/relational, family systems, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and social justice theories.
My areas of interest include:
- depression
- anxiety/panic
- relationship issues
- couples work
- sex and intimacy
- trauma
- grief/loss
- transition
- acculturation
- identity issues
- personality development
- men and masculinity
- substance use/abuse
- power and privilege
- marginalization and oppression
Professional Membership
American Psychological Association (APA)
Washington State Psychological Association (WSPA)
I follow the ethical code as established by the American Psychological Association, and the professional standards as described in the Washington State Psychology Licensing Laws (RCW 18.83, 18.130, and WAC 308-122). If you have any concerns about the treatment you receive, please feel free to discuss them with me. If I fail to respond to your satisfaction, you have the right to register a complaint with the Department of Health, Washington State Examining Board of Psychology, PO Box 47868, Olympia, WA 98504, (253) 753-2147. You may also register a complaint to the Ethics Committee of the Washington State Psychological Association at (206) 363-9772.