THUNDERBLUM PSYCHOTHERAPY
About Me
Michael Thunderblum, RP
I bring a broad range of experience to my work as a therapist, including supporting individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, working with trauma and grief, and helping people navigate complex emotional and relational challenges. My background also includes work in high-intensity settings, including trauma support and rehabilitation, which has shaped my ability to stay grounded and thoughtful when working with deeply rooted patterns.
While I work across areas such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationships, and self-esteem, much of my practice focuses on thoughtful, capable people who feel stuck, disconnected, or overly hard on themselves. Many of the clients I work with struggle with constant self-criticism, overthinking, and a persistent sense that no matter what they do, it never quite feels like enough.
My Therapeutic Approach
My approach is grounded in Narrative Therapy and Positive Psychology, while also drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and Gestalt Therapy. Rather than applying one fixed method, I tailor therapy to the individual and what will be most helpful for you.
Our work often begins by exploring how you make sense of yourself and your experiences—particularly the internal narratives and assumptions that shape how you relate to yourself, others, and the world around you.
From there, we work to understand how these patterns developed, often as adaptive ways of coping rather than fixed parts of who you are. This creates space to move away from constant self-evaluation and toward a more balanced, flexible relationship with yourself.
Alongside this deeper exploration, we focus on practical and meaningful shifts that help untangle the knots of thought and feeling that keep you in place, allowing you to move toward a life that feels more grounded, aligned, and fulfilling.
Outside of my work, I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking, biking, playing with my dog Bongo, and being consistently disappointed by the Toronto Maple Leafs.