Michael J. Woulas, Ph.D. is a licensed psychotherapist with a specialty in behavioral medicine. Subspecialties include the treatment of adult and pediatric mood disorders, chronic pain syndrome and addictions. Throughout a forty-one year career providing behavioral healthcare services, he has been diagnosing and treating anxiety, most forms of depression and related mood disorders and ADHD. In addition to his psychological education and training, he received osteopathic medical training which has augmented his skills as a clinician. Dr. Woulas was a consultant to the Central Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association and established the first psychological screening program for the recruitment of law enforcement officers in the region. After relocating to Florida, Dr. Woulas developed the first training program in the state for jail suicide prevention. He also consulted with local real estate firms and assisted with the recruitment of sales agents.
Dr. Woulas speaks publicly and offers local seminars/discussion groups on domestic and social violence, as well as training in marital and family relations. He has been in private practice in Southwest Florida since 1985, where he currently lives with his wife and is a father of three sons.
He is also the author of The Ticking Time Bomb: Anger, Rage, and Emotional Volatility of Bipolar Disorder, Type II. His book is a practical guide to raise public awareness of the causes for todays violence in families and society. The book is available on Barnes and Noble and Amazon websites. He has also co-authored Focus on You; Your Needs Matter Too with April O'Leary, who is a life coach and owner of O'Leary Publishing based in Naples, Fl.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues
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He is by far the best therapist I’ve ever had and I’ve had quite a few.
I will be eternally grateful for his patience, guidance and wisdom which are unsurpassed. You will definitely be blessed to have him as your therapist.
Written on Jan 05, 2024 after therapy with Dr. Michael for 2 years and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Woulas is amazing! He's kind, considerate, patient and very, very knowledgeable. He knows what I need and has really helped me move forward with some serious issues that have been lingering in the background for decades. I'm very grateful for him and his expertise. I'm feeling more hopeful, happier, and peaceful as a result of working together. I know I can and will heal. Thank you Dr. Woulas! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Dr. Woulas :-)
Written on Jul 29, 2022 after therapy with Dr. Michael for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I have been working with Dr. Woulas for 18 months. A fantastic professional and superb listener, with a touch of sophisticated humor that always helps! He provides different means of communicating with him (video, audio, messages) and responds promptly.
If there is one thing I look forward to, is another 18 months of working with him after the invaluable coaching he has provided so far. 11/10 can’t recommend him highly enough.
Written on Jul 12, 2022 after therapy with Dr. Michael for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr Woulas was of much great help during difficult times. He has a cohesive understanding of mental health issues from mutiple dimensions. He is a great listener and speaks from decades of experience and wisdom. I cannot recommend him enough.
Written on Aug 07, 2021 after therapy with Dr. Michael for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Always a nice talk with Dr Woulas, he is a great therapist and I can feel I already do good progress after only a couple of sessions.
Written on Jun 26, 2021 after therapy with Dr. Michael for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coaching
Very knowledgeable and calming, really a great presence to help work through whatever may be plaguing you. A great mind and wise!
Written on May 30, 2021 after therapy with Dr. Michael for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes