Mike Marsteller

Mike Marsteller (he/him/his) is a graduate student at Messiah University studying clinical mental health counseling. Mike uses a person-centered approach to therapy. Utilizing compassion and empathy, he provides a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic space where clients feel accepted and valued. Working through a holistic and systemic lens, Mike focuses on understanding each client’s unique perspective and worldview to help them navigate their path toward healing. He integrates a variety of modalities into therapy, including EMDR, humanistic and experiential approaches, and traditional talk therapy.

He earned his BA in exercise science and worked as a personal trainer and coach for over 10 years. Following a passion for helping youth, he spent five years as a school assembly speaker teaching a social-emotional curriculum to middle and high school students across the U.S. before transitioning to full-time parenting for the last seven years. He was drawn to counseling after going through his healing journey of traumatic loss and grief. With a passion for helping others, Mike brings unique life experiences and genuine enthusiasm into his role as a therapist.
Mike is a certified grief educator and has supported bereaved adults, caregivers, and individuals living with chronic illness. He has been a volunteer facilitator for children’s grief support groups for the last four years. With an interest in trauma and grief, Mike is aligned with issues related to bereavement, grief and loss, chronic illness, PTSD, life transitions, anxiety, and depression.

Mike’s typical fee is $95 for individual therapy (53 min); He can work on a flexible sliding scale if needed.