Michael Brustein
Psychologist, PsyD
New York
Anxiety-Relationships-Perfectionism-Executive coaching-Procrastination-Imposter syndrome-
Michael Brustein
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Professional statement
Michael Brustein is a Clinical Psychologist in NYC with training from Harvard Medical School and Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. His book, Perfectionism: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals, is one of the foundational textbooks for clinicians learning to manage perfectionistic clients. As an assistant professor at the Albert Einstein Medical School, Michael has taught psychotherapy techniques, abnormal psychology, and group therapy.
Michael's approach integrates CBT/Mindfulness and psychodynamic theory. He works with high-striving, curious professionals, who struggle with anxiety, anger, and perfectionism. His integrated approach helps his clients increase their emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and capacity to navigate relationships. Many of his clients are males between the ages of 25-70 and find they have gained significant coping skills, self-compassion, and insight.
Work and Education
Harvard Medical School, Pre-doctoral Internship
Yeshiva University, Psy.D
Licensure
New York: 16681Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Relationships - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Perfectionism - Coping with feelings of anxiety, stress, self-criticism, and procrastination; addressing unrealistic expectations of one’s self and negatively comparing self to others
Executive coaching - Addressing mental barriers to realizing full potential; overcoming performance anxiety and self-doubt to reach personal and professional goals
Procrastination - Identifying stressors and ties to perfectionism, structuring and managing time, learning self-management habits
Imposter syndrome - Understanding and working through imposter syndrome as it pertains to their daily life
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Seniors (65+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Columbia University Student Health Insurance Plan (Aetna)
- FIT Student Health Insurance (Aetna)
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$200 (45min)
- Sliding scale:$150 - $200
- Initial session:$250 (60min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Check
- Credit Card
- IvyPay
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
Client testimonials
"Dr. Brustein asked me a lot of questions to try and understand my specific problem."
- Zencare client • October 2020"Within minutes I could tell Dr. Brustein "got me," and he was able to provide some really positive insights. I asked to schedule an appointment during our consultation."
- Zencare client • August 2020Book a Free Initial Consultation
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