He is a former director of the Rice University Counseling Center and is past president of the Houston Psychological Association. He is the Chair of Education and Credentialing for the Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy (a meaning-centered psychotherapy) and has taught numerous courses in Houston (Glasscock School for Continuing Studies at Rice University, The Jung Center, University of Houston, University of St. Thomas, the Institute for Spirituality and Health, among others) and has presented in Canada and Europe as well. Michael received a bachelor’s degree in psychology and communication from Western Kentucky University, a Master’s degree in counseling from Purdue University and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Memphis. Students often comment on his warm, engaging and often humorous presentation style.