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Michael Ceely, LMFT

Counseling for Men | San Francisco Bay Area & California

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Official Bio

Michael Ceely is a psychotherapist who specializes in counseling for men. He is the founder of Men’s Therapy Directory, a website dedicated to helping men access counseling resources.


Michael is also a former competitive cyclist. During his career, he won two state titles, and twice went to the Olympic Trials. He works with athletes, executives and entrepreneurs in his High Performance Coaching Program.

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Featured Interviews

Men's Therapy Online Podcast

Men's Therapy Online Podcast

Marc Azoulay interviews Michael Ceely obout how men can fall into the workaholic trap to avoid deeper issues.

Men's Therapy Online Podcast

Men's Therapy Online Podcast

Real Business Connections

Ben Albert and Michael Ceely discuss how to "play the long game" in business in order to prevent burnout.

Real Business Connections Podcast

The Outlier Mindset Podcast with Michael Ceely

The Outlier Mindset Podcast

Rodman Schley interviews Michael about the importance of personal development.

The Outlier Mindset Podcast

Michael Ceely on the Nate Haber podcast talking about sport psychology

Nate Haber Talks Sport Psychology

Michael and Nate talk about the mental side of sports and the challenges athletes face.

The Optimal Life Podcast

More Interviews at michaelceely.com

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Media Inquiries

If you would like to contact Michael for an interview, please send an email with details and time frame.



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