Michael McColley, M.S., LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist providing services in person and virtually in Utah. Michael provides therapy services in English and Spanish. He graduated with an undergraduate degree in Family Studies from Weber State University in 2017 and with a master’s degree in Couples and Family Therapy from the University of Oregon in 2021.

For the past six years Michael has focused on relational therapy, primarily with couples & families, while working in community mental health, private practice, and residential treatment centers. He specializes in working with couples and families, faith exploration/transition, and LGBTQ+ folks from a systemic lens.

Moral scrupulosity, harm/sexual harm OCD, and relationship OCD are all Michael’s most treated subtypes of OCD but he feels confident and comfortable treating all subtypes of OCD. Michael works with children 8 and up, teenagers, and adults of all ages. He also treats body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) like skin picking, nail biting, and hair pulling.

Since joining CalmOCD, Michael has focused on working with clients and their families to help them navigate the often terrifying and confusing experience of OCD. Through education and a mindfully created treatment plan, clients and their families learn exactly what to do and not to do to help manage and heal from OCD. Michael believes that having fun (yes, fun!) in the therapy space is vital in learning how to not take OCD and anxiety so seriously and is a key aspect in long-term recovery.

Warmth, understanding, and empowerment are key ingredients to Michael’s approach to therapy. He highly values learning from clients, remaining up-to-date on evidence-based practices, and helping clients feel seen, heard, and empowered. He loves working at CalmOCD with an amazing team who are ready to help those seeking relief from OCD!

Michael is a polyglot (speaks and learns many languages), loves to watch European soccer, and is a jazz & world history/geography aficionado. He lives in northern Utah with his beloved partner and 80+ plants.