In this episode of Meet Your Mental Helper, we talk with Michael Shumway, a licensed associate counselor based in Tempe, Arizona, who specializes in existential and Jungian therapy with a mythopoetic approach. Michael shares his journey from working at a boys ranch to launching a counseling career focused on helping young adults and couples navigate life transitions, anxiety, and relationships.

We explore:

• How philosophy, theology, and storytelling shape Michael’s approach

• Using existential anxiety and classic myths to guide personal growth

• The difference between “good” anxiety and distress

• How discomfort, adversity, and even unhappiness foster meaning and resilience

• Unique challenges for men in therapy and why tools, story, and problem-solving matter

• Michael’s upcoming men’s group based on the Odyssey and hero myths

For Michael’s contact info, group details, and more resources, visit: ⁠

MeetYourMentalHelper.com⁠