MEET Michael McManus, LCSW

Michael McManus, LCSW
Psychotherapist
"I believe in working with clients to discover and enhance their internal strengths and potential. I believe that each of us has the ability to significantly improve our life situation and by taking that journey with a therapist we can move forward more rapidly on our path to self discovery and empowerment." Michael
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I enjoy working with adults and teenagers dealing with self esteem issues, depression, relationship issues, identity issues, divorce recovery, substance abuse and couples therapy.

Chronic Impulsivity

People with an impulse control disorder can’t resist the urge to do something harmful to themselves or others. Impulse control disorders include addictions to alcohol or drugs, eating disorders, compulsive gambling, paraphilias sexual fantasies and behaviors involving non-human objects, suffering, humiliation or children, compulsive hair pulling, stealing, fire setting and intermittent explosive attacks of rage.

Symptoms Of Chronic Impulsivity

  • Disruptive behavior
  • Aggression
  • No Consideration of Consequences
  • Risky Behavior
  • Boredom
  • Difficulty with Relationships
  • Lack of Concentration
  • Lack of Patience
  • Possible substance or alcohol abuse
  • Disregard of consequence

"It is only in sorrow bad weather masters us; in joy we face the storm and defy it."

-AMELIA BARR

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Contact Me

Lakeshore Drive Therapy
Michael McManus, LCSW Psychotherapist
76 Allen Lakeshore Drive
​Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Phone: (850) 837-0123
contactmcmanus@gmail.com

Hours:
Thu: 3pm-7pm 
Fri: 9am-4pm
Mon-Wed: I am in Miramar Beach and Niceville.
Texting is the most efficient and direct way to contact me. 
​*Do not text or submit private health information.

Helpful Links For Chronic Impulsivity

  • Psychology Today - Offers resources to help self regulate and offer symptoms for chronic impulsivity.
  • Understood.org - A resource for children with learning & attention issues with information on learning how to deal with your child's impulsivity.
  • CalmClinic.com - A website that informs and help other realize they're not alone in dealing with Chronic Impulsivity.

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