Mike Beswick LICSW, BCD - Therapist
Mike has developed a national reputation for his work in facilitating healing workshops for young people and their families. It is Mike’s belief that the solutions to many adolescent issues are best addressed through working with the entire family system, and he utilizes innovative methods to assist young women in coming to an understanding of the intent of their parent’s actions.
Additionally, he is convinced that modern adolescent culture provides minimal guidance for today's teens, and in fact frequently leads them towards self-destructive behaviors in their search for identity. These "acting out " behaviors, to include substance abuse, unhealthy relationships, defiance, and life apathy are transformed into psychiatric diagnoses, which may paradoxically become stigmatizing, and lead to further deterioration. Mike came to Greenbrier Academy out of recognition that it is one of the few places where young women's "problems" are viewed contextually; their negative actions were their attempts to find acceptance, or relief from pain.
Greenbrier Academy’s philosophy reduces the shame associated with their past, and sparks the desire to discover the authentic self. Mike brings a wealth of experience to his work at Greenbrier including advanced training in psychodrama, numerous years of working with students and families regarding significant substance abuse issues, guided imagery, experiential therapy and facilitating nearly 1000 intensive family workshops. He's listed in the Cambridge Registry of Who's Who in America and has presented at numerous national conferences.
Mike is married, and has two boys, ages 8 and 11, who constantly ask why he wants to spend his day working with girls.
