Business Details
Innovative Mental Health Therapy in Northridge
Michael Porco was founded by Michael Porco, a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) and professional comedian, to bridge the gap between mental health care and humor. With a master's degree in School-Based Family Counseling from California State University, Los Angeles, and extensive experience in stand-up and improv comedy, I specialize in helping individualsparticularly comediansnavigate emotional challenges through therapeutic techniques infused with humor. My practice is informed by years of teaching future therapists at California State University, Northridge, and creating engaging content through the Blah2Ha podcast, which explores how laughter can transform life's difficulties into opportunities for growth.By combining clinical expertise with comedic insight, I provide a unique approach to therapy that emphasizes resilience, self-awareness, and the healing power of perspective. My work extends to public speaking and workshops designed to equip mental health professionals with innovative tools for modern practice.
Services
Comedy Therapy
Workshops
Podcast
Public Speaking
Stand-up Comedy
CEU Courses
Highlights and features
- We combine clinical therapy with comedy to create unique, effective mental health solutions.
- Our founder teaches future therapists at California State University, Northridge.
- Specialized experience supporting comedians and creative professionals.
- We offer actionable strategies through the Blah2Ha podcast and educational workshops.
- Our approach emphasizes practical tools for modern mental health challenges.
What people say
Transformative approach
Engaging podcast content
Practical strategies
Creative perspective
Supportive environment
Services
Comedy Therapy
Comedy Therapy combines clinical techniques with humor to help clients reframe emotional challenges. This approach reduces stress, enhances self-awareness, and builds resilience by finding levity in life's difficulties. Ideal for individuals seeking alternative mental health strategies.
Workshops
Interactive workshops teach humor integration techniques for mental health professionals and creative individuals. Participants learn practical tools to enhance therapeutic outcomes and personal well-being through structured comedic exercises and case studies.
Podcast
The Blah2Ha podcast delivers weekly insights on transforming challenges through humor. Each episode features actionable strategies, listener Q&A, and current event discussions to provide accessible mental health resources for diverse audiences.
Public Speaking
Engaging public speaking services combine therapeutic expertise with comedic delivery for conferences and events. Custom presentations focus on mental health awareness, creativity, and stress management through humor-infused educational content.
Stand-up Comedy
Stand-up performances showcase therapeutic humor principles through entertainment. Shows feature character-driven comedy and observational humor that highlight psychological concepts in relatable, entertaining formats for live audiences.
People
Michael Porco
Founder & Therapist
Michael Porco is an LMFT, adjunct professor at CSUN, and professional comedian. He specializes in humor-integrated therapy for comedians and creative professionals, drawing from 15+ years of clinical and stage experience.
Questions
What is comedy psychotherapy?
Comedy psychotherapy integrates traditional therapeutic techniques with humor to help clients reframe challenges and develop emotional resilience through a lighter perspective.
How does humor benefit mental health?
Humor reduces stress, improves mood, and creates psychological distance from problems, making difficult emotions more manageable while fostering creative problem-solving.
Do you offer services for non-comedians?
Yes, our services benefit anyone seeking alternative approaches to emotional well-being, though we specialize in supporting comedians and creative professionals.
What topics does the Blah2Ha podcast cover?
The podcast explores using humor to transform challenges into growth opportunities, featuring actionable strategies and discussions on current mental health topics.
Are CEU workshops available for professionals?
Yes, we offer continuing education workshops designed to equip mental health professionals with innovative tools for modern practice through humor integration.
