Hi, My name is Dr. Marian Mikhail [Doctorate of Min., L.C.P.C. Advanced , PhD Clinical Pastoral Counseling, M.Div., LCMHC, LPC, M.A. Rel. Ed.]. I am a licensed therapist in New York and New Jersey with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & career difficulties. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
I graduated from Pennsylvania State University 2009, with a Bachelor of Science and a minor in Human Development and Family Studies. I continued my path of education afterwards. In 2018, I received a double Masters from Fordham University. The first Masters is in Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Care. The second Masters is in Religious Education, specializing in youth and young adult ministry.
In 2020, I further joined Holy Sophia Online University to obtain a Masters in Divinity. Concurrently, I graduated in 2022 after 4 years of studying Orthodoxy from the Coptic Orthodox Institute. In 2023, I received my PhD in Clinical Pastoral Counseling from the Colorado Theological School. In 2024, I received my Doctorate of Ministry degree, specializing in pastoral counseling, from Liberty University.
Additional areas of focus: Depression, Body image, Communication problems, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Self-love, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
NY LMHC 010409
NJ LPC 37PC00944500
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Dr. Mikhail is phenomenal. I love that she gives me time to process my thoughts before bombarding me with questions. Yet, she really help me process difficult situations better.
Written on Jul 23, 2024 after therapy with Sr. Marian for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and anger management
She is a great therapist
Written on Jul 10, 2024 after therapy with Sr. Marian for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning career difficulties, and coaching
The therapist herself is great, she listen and make you think a bit. I guess that's what therapy is all about. She great!
Written on Jul 09, 2024 after therapy with Sr. Marian for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Doctor Mikhail was responsive and compassionate when I had a crisis. Her kindness and insight made me feel calm in an anxious time. She was considerate of my feelings and helped me when I needed to talk about my problem.
Written on Jun 19, 2024 after therapy with Sr. Marian for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Dr. Mikhail is awesome. She listens and helps me resolve issues I am having. I look forward to talking to her. She gives me small things to work on every week. She is so kind and smart.
Written on Mar 15, 2024 after therapy with Sr. Marian for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Love her
Written on Jan 14, 2024 after therapy with Sr. Marian for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes