Michael  Mruz

Michael Mruz

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW Academy of Clinical Social Workers, ACSW Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
New York, New Jersey Accepting Online
Scarsdale Accepting In-person
Updated March 22, 2022

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Adolescent mental health
  • Depression
  • Stress management
  • ADHD
  • Couples counseling

Professional statement

Michael Mruz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker located in Scarsdale, NY. Michael provides tailored mental health care for individuals and couples. He helps clients overcome the negative impacts of depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and overwhelming stress. Many of Michael’s clients seek therapy as a way to cope with major life transitions, including divorce, moving to a new city, starting a new job, growing a family, or retiring. His empathetic, warm style helps clients feel at ease processing through what’s on their minds.

Michael’s approach to therapy stems from several evidence-based therapy modalities. He practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) by teaching clients how to identify negative patterns, especially thought patterns. This is helpful especially for clients who are prone to emotional distress from specific triggers or situations. He also has advanced training in mindfulness practices and uses this knowledge and experience to teach clients various awareness exercises. With couples, he uses Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to emphasize the role that emotions can play in interactions.

Michael earned a Master’s degree in Social Work from Columbia University School of Social Work. He has over 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. His therapy is nonjudgmental, creating a safe space for clients to heal and grow.


Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Adolescent mental health - Working with adolescents, teenagers, and parents on social, academic, and/or emotional challenges throughout teenage years; addressing anxiety, family conflicts, peer relationships, school stress, transition to college, social media pressures, self-esteem, hopelessness about the future, emotional disregulation

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others

ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Children (<12)
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)

Insurance

Michael Mruz is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $285 (45 mins.)
  • Couples sessions: $350 ( 45 mins.)

Location(s)

Online Sessions (New York)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
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Online Sessions (New Jersey)
Accepting new clients online
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  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
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Scarsdale practice
14 Harwood Court, 301, Scarsdale, New York 10583
Accepting new clients in-person
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  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
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Licensure

New York: 034012

New Jersey: 44SC00839500


Languages

English