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Andrew Michaels, LMHC, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Anger management Depression
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About me

I have thirty years experience in the mental health field. I have extensive knowledge and experience working with people suffering from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, OCD, trauma, PTSD, domestic violence, complicated grief and relationship issues. I also work with LGBTQ+ population around the issues of sexual identity, relationship issues and coming out to famililes and peers. For 17 years I have worked in a day treatment program where I provided individual, group and family counseling targeting clients suffering with range of issues from ADHD , physical/sexual abuse and substance abuse. I am currently devoted to clients suffering from Schizophrenia, Schizo-Affective Disorders and Major Depression where I provide them with psychoeducation regarding , symptomatology, and connecting them to community services to optimize their functioning in the community.
I am a highly trained clinician who enjoys working with a multicultural population where I treat all my clients with sensitivity and respect. I incorporate a vast range of clinical interventions into my practice: CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Person-Centered, Anger Management, Relaxation Training and Psychoanalytic Treatment.
Listening to others in a caring and empathetic manner has been crucial in my ability to develop trusting relationships with others. I maintain a nonjudgmental stance with awareness of one's cultural beliefs and values and provide an atmosphere where one has the ability to cope through difficult times within their lives. Being able to reach for help is a crucial step in your decision to make a change in your life. Regardless what comes across in our lives, we have the ability to choose one’s way, to challenge ourselves through our struggles and become stronger individuals. I am looking forward to working with you.


Professional experience

20yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Anger management Depression

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Cancer, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-Harm, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Imago Relationship Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

NY LMHC 007765

SC LPC 7232

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Andrew Michaels. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Andrew is extremely supportive and wants to help in whatever way he can. He draws on knowledge in a wide range of psychological fields and can offer a personalized approach to developing healthy dialogues and perception of self. I have already experienced benefits from therapy in my daily life after just a few sessions.

Written on Nov 01, 2023 after therapy with Andrew for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

It has been a short amount of time with my therapist but I trust him and felt good about opening up.

Written on Oct 18, 2023 after therapy with Andrew for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd

Andrew is approachable, supportive, and insightful. He has a great demeanor and genuinely cares.

Written on Oct 10, 2023 after therapy with Andrew for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and adhd

Andrew is very attentive and really helps me understand what’s going on with Me. I am very grateful for his help.

Written on Jun 13, 2023 after therapy with Andrew for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, and adhd

He has been of great help and support in my time of need. Has greatly assisted me in understanding thoughtfulness and gratitude.

Written on Mar 08, 2023 after therapy with Andrew for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety

Punctual and is empathic.

Written on Feb 25, 2023 after therapy with Andrew for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and compassion fatigue