My therapy style is open, genuine, accepting and non-judgmental. I believe in treating everyone with dignity, respect and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, motivational interviewing and mindfulness-based approaches. Through a warm, empathetic and supportive environment we can begin to work together to provide relief and to help work through any challenges or obstacles you may be experiencing.
I graduated from Rutgers University with a Master Degree in Social Work and I'm a licensed clinical therapist in both New Jersey and New York. I am also a credentialed alcohol and substance abuse counselor in the state of New York. My path started in college when i decided to switch majors and decided that I wanted to go into the helping field and to be able to help others. Therapy takes commitment and courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to be able to work towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and veterans issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
NJ LCSW 44SC05958400
NY LCSW 081890
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An excellent, well practiced therapist who is attentive and helpful
Written on Oct 15, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Finally, someone who understands my point of view and can relate to my experiences.
Written on Oct 15, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Michael has been very helpful. In a time of great distress & difficulty he has been very supportive & his counseling has been genuinely beneficial.
I don’t normally write reviews of anything, but am writing this one for Mike because I really appreciate what he has done for me.
Written on Sep 06, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 3 months on issues concerning grief
Excellent
Written on Jul 27, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 3 months
He’s wonderful
Written on Jul 23, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
Michael is open minded and receptive.
Written on Jun 17, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes