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- Grief and loss
- End-of-life care
- Caregiver stress
About Michael
LCSW in California with 40 years of experience, Michael Demoratz focuses on grief, loss, depression, and compassion fatigue. He also works with aging and geriatric issues, cancer-related concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, hospice and end-of-life counseling, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and men’s issues. Michael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and draws on long experience with end-of-life care and related publishing to guide conversations.
He aims for clear, direct dialogue about what is happening now. Sessions concentrate on practical ways to cope with loss, manage difficult emotions, and reduce burnout from caregiving or clinical work. He has created a series of free videos on YouTu.be @Dying101 that reflect his focus on end-of-life topics.
Michael frames therapy as a collaborative process. He listens to what is most pressing and then shapes sessions around manageable goals. That can include short-term coping strategies, longer-term processing of grief, or addressing guilt and forgiveness when these come up.
Because of his decades of practice, he brings experience working across medical and hospice settings. He uses that background when talking with people affected by serious illness, caregiving roles, or the practical realities of aging.
Sessions use evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood, grief, and stress. Michael emphasizes straightforward conversation, problem-solving, and planning so people leave with concrete steps they can try between meetings.
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How evidence-based methods guide online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on clear, practical steps. For grief and loss this often means working through memories, identifying triggers, and developing routines that reduce overwhelming distress. For depression the work commonly targets activity and mood changes, helping people re-engage with manageable tasks and notice small changes in how they feel.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review your needs, goals, and preferences and collaborate on which techniques to use. That process can include short-term coping tools or longer-term approaches depending on how you respond.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, like scheduling a midday check-in or avoiding travel time. They can also allow for shorter or more frequent touchpoints when situations such as caregiving or medical treatment require flexibility.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What areas does he focus on?
He focuses on grief, loss, depression, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas include aging, cancer, caregiver stress, chronic illness, hospice and end-of-life counseling, guilt and forgiveness, and men’s issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical conversation. Sessions emphasize coping strategies, problem-solving, and planning.
How much experience does he have?
He has 40 years of professional experience, with extensive work and publications related to end-of-life care.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LCSW licensed in California. His practice and experience are based in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.