Mike Gurr holds master’s degrees from the University of Utah in exercise and sports science with an emphasis in sport psychology and from Argosy University Phoenix in professional counseling. He…

Mike Gurr holds master’s degrees from the University of Utah in exercise and sports science with an emphasis in sport psychology and from Argosy University Phoenix in professional counseling. He is currently a licensed professional counselor in the State of Arizona and a supervisor as well. Gurr has received licenses to facilitate the work of the Arbinger Institute, which focuses on relationships, stopping blame, how to transform and resolve conflict and teaching the power of choice. He is also a certified daring way facilitator (CDWF), which comes from the research work of Dr. Brené Brown on shame resilience, the power of vulnerability, living in a place of worthiness, and the ability and importance of connection. Gurr also has extensive experience with teens, eating disorders, depression, ADHD, anxiety, low self-esteem, shame, defiance, body image, substance abuse, self-harm, addiction, conflict in relationships, and trauma.

Having worked in the mental and behavioral health field since 2001, he spent 13 years as the director of a residential treatment center for teenage girls. During his tenure there, Gurr served as program director, clinical director, and interim executive director. He then went on to successfully helm The Meadows Ranch, MBH’s eating disorders program for young girls and women.

When looking at behavioral health, he believes in a total wellness approach: The mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of the person all need to be addressed in order to make lasting changes. Gurr’s background compliments his philosophy as he has been a personal fitness trainer, a college athlete, and a mental coach for elite and Olympic-level athletes in his private practice. As director of the girls’ program, he developed a variety of workshops and seminars working with over 2,000 families and students from around the world. A sought-after presenter and speaker Gurr has shared his expertise on the award-winning Dr. Phil show and CBS’ The Doctors several times.

In his spare time Gurr loves to go on dates with his wife of more than two decades, read, play basketball, tennis, golf, racquetball, ping-pong, pickleball and spend time with his five kids as they perform, dance, and play in the marching band and various sports.