Mihal graduated the University of Southern California with a bachelor's degree (1996) in humanities/theater/film, and Antioch University with a master's degree (2012) in clinical psychology. Also, Mihal attended the UCLA Film Extension Program, and Lee Strassberg Acting School (to expand her understanding of filmmaking / human behavior.)

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In her private practice, Mihal combines her skill and experience in psychotherapy and filmmaking to provide a variety of services - ranging from individual and conjoint therapy sessions (which includes families, friendships, and work relationships), to creative sessions, to consulting on projects and in companies (interpersonal and strategies.)

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Mihal's main focus is working with couples, families, and other relational dynamics - such as, friendships, co-workers, and relationship to self, others, and the world around us.

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Mihal works with couples - and any other dynamics - navigating pre-marriage, marriage/relationship expansions (ie open, poly), conflicts, infidelity/betrayal, reconciliations / healing, and endings - ie separation, divorce, co-parenting. Mihal's open-mindedness and non-judgmental approach is helpful to her Clients in the work they do together. 

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"I've learned so much, and continue to, from my own relationships (the healthy and not so healthy parts), conflicts, and resolutions; all that, combined with my clinical interest and research, is a helpful combo that I offer to Clients." 

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Mihal's approach is mix-modality - mainly humanistic, relational, existential, cognitive-behavioral, and experiential - integrating a balance of cognition, education, strategy, and mindfulness.

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"From my perspective and experience, Therapy can be a journey of inquiry, exploration, discovery, and healing.

A place to gain helpful knowledge, insight, and tools. I myself have been (and am) a Client, and know how beneficial and rejuvenating it can be - in both challenging and rewarding ways."