Mike Defta is a clinical psychologist, hypnotist, and writer exploring the edges of intimacy, identity, and transformation. His work weaves together psychological depth, queer experience, and curiosity.

As the author of Deep Surrender and The Puppy Guide, Mike brings a grounded, compassionate voice to topics often misunderstood, topics like erotic hypnosis and human pup play. He also writes queer horror fiction, such as The Zoroa Incident, where he explores the darker landscapes of desire, memory, and control.

When he’s not writing, Mike works with individuals and couples in therapeutic settings and occasionally disappears into dungeons, forests, or fetish spaces for inspiration. His writing is for anyone who has ever longed to feel seen, even in the strangest parts of themselves.