Michael Boino,
LCSW-C

Psychotherapist
pronouns: they/he

Michael holds two Bachelors of Music degrees from the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, a Master of the Arts in Pastoral Care & Counseling and Rabbinic Ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, and a Master of Social Work from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University.

Michael is independently licensed in the states of Maryland and Pennsylvania, and is able to offer telehealth sessions for clients physically located in the state of Maryland. Michael does not currently provide in-person therapy.

Michael is a queer, non-binary, neurodivergent white therapist who practices from an anti-oppressive, anti-racist, disability- and trauma-informed perspective. He strives to create a safe, affirming space in which to address issues collaboratively with his clients. He works with adolescents and adults with a focus on those who are LGBTQIA+, disabled, and/or in consensually non-monogamous relationships. 

Michael utilizes a person centered, liberatory framework in sessions, while introducing tools and techniques from evidence-based practices. They are an EMDR Certified Therapist  and EMDR Consultant in Training (CIT). They are also a student in the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation’s Professional Training Program, and are training in Clinical Hypnosis and Deep Brain Reorienting. 

Michael specializes in the treatment of trauma and trauma-related disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, and grief. Apart from his practice as a therapist, Michael is also a liberal rabbi. He is aware of how many of us with marginalized identities have been rejected or hurt by our religious/spiritual/cultural communities, and is open to helping clients explore and reclaim religious/spiritual/cultural practices and thought. 

SERVICE LOCATION:

  • Telehealth

SERVICES PROVIDED:

  • Individual therapy for adolescents and adults

  • Relationship therapy

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:

  • Depression/Anxiety

  • Disability

  • Family/relationship issues 

  • Gender Identity and Transition

  • Grief/Bereavement 

  • Post Traumatic Stress other trauma-related disorders

  • Sexual Orientation 

SELECTED TRAININGS:

  • International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation’s Professional Training Program

  • Clinical Hypnosis

  • Deep Brain Reorienting

  • Level 1 and Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy - (Gottman Institute)

  • IFS-Informed EMDR (with Bruce Hersey, LCSW)

  • Internal Family Systems for EMDR Therapists  (with Bruce Hersey, LCSW)

  • The Flash Technique  (EMDRIA)

  • EMDR Training (Thrive Training and Publications, EMDRIA Approved)

Michael can be reached directly at michael@marylandcenterforgenderandintimacy.com.

Prospective clients wishing to work with Michael should contact info@marylandcenterforgenderandintimacy.com or click the Contact button below.