MICHAEL HOOTEN, LCSW

Michael is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from the Southeast U.S. and has adventured, explored, learned and facilitated learning around the world. He specializes in trauma, chronic stress, and mind-body-breath connection.  

He works with people to manage and balance states of arousal to strengthen skills for self-regulation in a variety of environments including animal-assisted and nature-based settings. Over the years he has served children, young adults, adults and elderly through in-patient and out-patient care by facilitating opportunities for self-awareness, individualized coping skills, caregiver and team support plans, and routines for greater life fulfillment and personal growth. Michael’s professional lens is neuro-affirming, honoring each person’s unique journey. He combines strengths-based, holistic and experiential approaches with his understanding of neurobiology, family systems and developmental trauma.

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Michael loves active movement, natural environments outdoors, nurturing relationships with animal companions, and building Legos with his kids. He likes to learn new things and meet new people. Some of his favorite pastimes are rock climbing, spiritual life connection, playing with dogs, experimenting with building things in the garage, learning new music and finding cool parkour videos on YouTube.