Justin Michener, PhD
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Michener is a Licensed Psychologist with over a decade of experience providing psychological evaluation and psychotherapy to adolescents and adults, specializing in assessing and treating generalized anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders, as well as work and school difficulties. He has also worked extensively with teenagers and adults with ADHD, helping clients develop behavioral strategies to better manage symptoms of inattention, stay organized and on task, and minimize impulsive choices and behaviors. Dr. Michener recognizes and attends to the struggles with mood, anxiety, and self-esteem often experienced by individuals with ADHD. He developed The ADHD Clinic for Adults & Emerging Adults as part of The ADHD Clinic at The Arete Center as a response to the growing number of teenage and adult clients seeking ADHD evaluations and support.
Dr. Michener has training and experience with Relational and Psychodynamic approaches to psychotherapy, as well as more contemporary and evidence-based Cognitive-Behavioral interventions. These modalities are integrated such that treatment focuses on helping clients develop the skills necessary better to manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, while recognizing the importance of establishing trust and relying on the strength of the relationship between the therapist and client to foster positive change.
Dr. Michener earned a master’s degree in Psychology in Education at Columbia University and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University. He completed a Doctoral Internship and Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center in New York City. He has served as a leader in the field, having held faculty appointments and leadership positions at prominent universities and medical centers nationwide, including the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Children’s Hospital Colorado. Additionally, Dr. Michener has mentored and supervised numerous psychologists in training and has led or been part of several clinical training programs.
Dr. Michener is a member of APSARD (The American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders).
Dr. Michener moved to the Denver area from New York with his wife and three children in 2016. The wonderful weather, family-friendly culture, and Dr. Michener’s mounting appreciation of the Denver craft beer and food scene have solidified them as permanent residents.
To schedule with Dr. Michener, please submit an inquiry form on our Contact Us page. Our practitioners are with patients during business hours, but we will do our best to reach you within 24 hours.
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Dr. Michener has a limited number of new client openings available for psychotherapy. You can use the Arete Center Contact form to inquire about current openings.
Dr. Michener provides ADD/ADHD evaluations for clients aged 14-adult. Find out more about The ADHD Clinic at The Arete Center.
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Psychotherapy fees for Dr. Michener can be found on our Fee Schedule.
Fees for ADHD evaluations for ages 14—Adult can be found on The ADHD Clinic at The Arete Center. These fees vary depending on the needs of the client, including the need for supporting documentation or written reports for accommodations. Our goal is to work with clients to minimize the cost of unnecessary testing, customize feedback to address any specific needs, and provide a comprehensive set of recommendations and resources.
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The Arete Center is not contracted with any insurance companies. Visits with providers at The Arete Center are considered “out of network” and reimbursement is based on your insurance company’s policy. Please check with your insurance company as to whether or not you would qualify for out-of-network benefits.
If needed, after payment is received, a detailed invoice can be provided for out-of-network billing purposes, if covered by your insurance provider.
This practice does not accept third-party insurance payments including Medicaid and Medicare.
Due to Medicaid policies, we are unable to render services to Medicaid recipients.