About Michael

Partnering in Your Healing Journey

I’m Michael Cox, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), parent coach, and author committed to helping individuals and families break unhealthy cycles and build emotionally resilient lives. I believe lasting change begins with truth—and when we learn to recognize and regulate our emotional responses, we can create homes and relationships rooted in connection and peace.

Over the past 15+ years, I’ve worked at the intersection of faith, mental health, and relationships—from serving in community mental health settings to partnering with churches and faith-based organizations across the country. I’ve had the privilege of training thousands as a National Trainer for Mental Health First Aid for over 12 years, equipping communities to recognize and respond to emotional and mental health challenges with clarity and compassion.

My passion for integrating faith and psychology has led me to spend years in research and development exploring the relationship between spiritual belief and mental well-being. I believe that emotional health and spiritual maturity are deeply connected—and that faith communities can be places of deep healing when mental health is properly understood and supported.

One of my most meaningful contributions has been pioneering the use of Restoration Therapy with adolescents, helping young people move from emotional pain to identity, peace, and truth. Building on this work, I now focus on helping parents and families use these same tools to create safe, emotionally healthy homes. My upcoming book focuses on helping parents regulate themselves first, so they can break generational cycles and raise emotionally resilient children.

I also serve as part of the clinical team at The Hideaway Experience Marriage Intensives, where I walk with couples through restoration and reconnection, often in their most pivotal moments.

More than any title or role, I’m a husband and father—living the same journey I invite others into. I know what it’s like to wrestle with doubt, feel overwhelmed, and wonder if you're doing enough. My goal is to bring truth, hope, and practical tools to families and individuals seeking a different way forward.

If you’re ready to build a legacy of emotional health—one grounded in truth, faith, and connection—I’d be honored to walk that path with you.