Beyond the ordinary
This is where our journey begins. Get to know me, what I do, and how I'm committed to quality and great service. We can grow and succeed together. I'm glad you're here.
Beyond the ordinary
Lived experience, shared with care. I know how isolating OCD can be, because I've lived it. When I was struggling, what I wanted most was someone who truly understood. Now I offer that understanding to others. I'm not a therapist. I'm a peer coach with lived experience of OCD, trained by Alison Institute, Anxiety Institute, and certified by the IPSB. My role is to walk alongside you while you do the work of recovery with your treatment team.
My Journey
I was diagnosed with OCD in my 30s but have struggled with it my entire life. I have had Just Right OCD, Hit & Run OCD, Somatic OCD, and Emotional Contamination, among other themes. I have been in remission for almost 10 years.
About Me
Mike is the host of the award-winning podcast OCD: Sharing Our Stories #OCDSOS, and the author of the award-winning books As I Was Saying…a collection of essays and true stories from my life and Focus On Your Burrito: A Memoir of OCD, Intrusive Thoughts, And How A Simple Mantra Helped Me Find Peace, Purpose, And A Little Humor Along The Way
Mike was officially diagnosed with OCD in 2010 but has shown signs of since about the age of 3. In 2018, Mike began moderating a support group for OCD sufferers and their loved ones.
Mike and his husband Jeff have been together for 31 years and have been married since 2015. They are the proud parents of three cats: Shadow, Midnight, and French Fry. Mike is an avid reader and art lover. He spends most of his free time drawing and reading.
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Need help now? Beyond the Loop is not a crisis service. If you're in crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) at any time. In an emergency, call 911.
"I can't say enough about the outstanding service I received from Mike. He went above and beyond."
Oliver H. (client)