ABOUT MICHAEL G. BAUER

Redmond_4766 (1_edited)_small).jpg — “But, if you have nothing at all to create, then perhaps you create yourself.”
**Carl Jung**

HE/HIM/HIS

I am an artist, therapist (LMFT) , and art therapist (ATR). These different hats will inform our work together. I strive to live a life filled with creativity in many domains whether it be engaging in a fun conversation with a friend, baking a loaf of bread, or playing the harmonium. I make an effort to understand and prioritize the fundamental elements that make me feel whole, to understand my gifts, and to do the same with my clients. Artistic expression has been a focus in my life since I was an adolescent. I studied art at UCLA. My art practice naturally led to an interest in working with groups and learning about the psychological experience. I pursued graduate school at Loyola Marymount University and over time gained rich experiences in working with children, families, and adults at Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, and Take Root Therapy.