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Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor, CASACThis therapist is currently not accepting new clients. Find available New York therapists on Zencare.
Michael is passionate about helping his clients create meaningful and lasting change. His mindful presence and empathic listening skills help create a warm, nonjudgmental atmosphere to encourage individuals along the path to their most authentic self.
Michael specializes working with individuals with complex trauma, relationship issues, addictive behaviors, depression and anxiety. He takes a highly empathic and interpersonal approach to therapy and integrates techniques from the psychodynamic, behavioral, existential, and spiritual traditions.
Michael is an LGBTQ+ ally who strives to work collaboratively with each client by tailoring treatment that is suitable to their needs. He believes that successful outcomes are built on a strong, collaborative alliance between counselor and client.
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Addiction - Coping with emotional discomfort and suffering; reducing or abstaining from unwanted behaviors such as unhealthy gambling or shopping
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love
Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect
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Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
Years of Experience: 12 years
Private Practice, Psychotherapist, 2017 - Present
Trauma Institute , EMDR, 2020
Long Island University, LMHC, 2017
New York: 010208-01
English
Russian