“Michael was a very big piece of my family’s healing. We found ourselves with a high school son on drugs and alcohol.  Michael helped us navigate treatment, therapeutic boarding school and transitional placement. He guided us through the treatment lingo, what to expect, how to respond and the work we as parents needed to do.   Michael is very gifted in his work.  He is kind and compassionate.  He is also stern and brutally honest.  Today, our son is thriving, in diesel mechanic school and most importantly working a stellar recovery program. If you have found yourself on this path, Michael is absolutely the very best guide around!!!”

“Our family was fortunate to be able to work with Michael while at In Balance. He was so well respected and the number one therapist on staff that he worked with the most difficult kids. Michael connected better than most with my son and walked side-by-side with him on his journey. Both my husband and I were committed in on our responsibility of therapy that was both painful and challenging. It was both painful and challenging which Michael is so wise in understanding the deeper layers of where healing is needed as family and personally. All of us live more peaceful lives in our hearts and interpersonal relationships because of his dedication to his work. I would say that Michael has had the deepest impact on our lives out of all the people we have worked with during those heartbreaking years.”

“Michael Palosari has been a blessing in the lives of my entire family. Michael was instrumental in being the “one” to help our son overcome his brokenness and discover himself, find peace with the present, and have hope for his future. In the process of doing this he also became the most trusted person in my son’s life. Michael led our family through some turbulent times to all find growth and peace - individually and as a family. I thank God for his interpersonal gifts, his sincere compassion for others, and his genuine authenticity. Something about his deep care for others eventually transcends beyond the therapeutic relationship and develops into a valuable, trusting relationship. I hold the highest hopes for the discovery of peace and sense of true self for anyone who has the fortunate opportunity to be cared for by Michael”

“My experience working with Michael Palosaari can be described as life-changing. In a loving, genuine, professional, and assertive way, Michael helped me and my family grow and uncover hidden layers of our being and family dynamics. Michael is a very special person, an angel, with great knowledge, wisdom, and experience. My life today would be much different had I never met him. I’m very blessed and grateful to know this wonderful person, and value all the work we’ve done together. He is by far one of the most influential people in my life, and I would not be the person I am today without him.”

“I have had the pleasure of having Michael as our family therapist while my son attended In Balance Ranch in Tucson during 2018 and 2019. My son struggles with Depressive and Anxiety disorder, ADD, and self medicates with prescription pills and cannabis. Michael took over my sons and our family’s therapy when Kyle’s original therapist abruptly left the area. While this could have been a devastating situation for all of us, Michael stepped up to the plate and really walked us through our issues. In hind-site, Michael taking over was the best thing that could have happened to our family. Kyle has two sets of parents, which further complicated his life, and Michael’s work. Michael had to deal with four VERY different parent personalities, and several different types of parenting. Michael handled all of us differently and perfectly, but he also went above and beyond his call of duty whenever he could. His availability and his willingness to help us through our struggles were incredible. Our son Kyle has now graduated from the In Balance program, thanks to Michael, and he is attending a transitional living program. He has made enormous progress. We truly owe the health of our son (and family) to Michael.”