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Michael Pfisterer, LISW, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Parenting issues Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I look to help you identify your strengths and utilize them so that you can achieve your desired outcomes. My approach is to utilize multidimensional psychodynamic tools based upon your life course and inherent difficulties. In conjunction with the client, goals will be developed and guidance will be provided in order to achieve the optimal short term gains and long term objectives. Change is achieved through solution focused and task based theories to help achieve change. These tools can be particularly helpful for those coping with negative thought patterns, depression, anxiety, developmental differences, executive functioning difficulties and challenges associated with trauma and transitions.

My practice has entailed work with a wide variety of individuals and focused upon the needs of each person. I have also engaged in practice with individuals with autism, those impacted by a wide range of environmental challenges as well as those having difficulty making life transitions. I have also participated in family based crisis management, helped families develop a range of techniques to improve relationships with their significant others and acted as a conduit between family members coping with trauma.

I live with my wife, daughters and two dogs and have a passion for helping others. I look forward to getting to know you and helping you have your aspirations align with your actions!

Professional experience

14yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Parenting issues Depression

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Codependency, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Impulsivity, Intellectual Disability, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

SC LISW 14016

NY LCSW 086146

NV LCSW 11061-C

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Michael Pfisterer. 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.

Amazing listener with a lot of insight and a practical approach that anyone could benefit from applying to their own lives. Never critical, never judgmental, and is able to relate in a very comforting way. The dynamic resembles more of a human interaction, rather than a Doctor speaking to their client.

Written on Sep 16, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and bipolar disorder

Although I am fairly new with talking with Michael I feel comfortable confident and at ease talking with him even when there are things that are difficult to talk about he does not rush and listens and responds with great compassion and understanding and lets me go at my pace I am very grateful for Michael to be part of my journey in having a better happier more successful life in every aspect of my life I always look forward to my calls with Michael because I know with each call I am going one step closer to a better life for myself . I would highly recommend Michael to anyone who is serious in wanting a better life and takes their mental health seriously. Thank you Michael always for your help speak to you soon

Written on Aug 08, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Michael is always available to listen and give guidance. He has been a life saver for me the past 2 years. I'm so glad I found Better Help and Michael to help keep me grounded and mentally stable!

Written on Aug 04, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 2 years and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and family conflicts

Mike was an empathetic listener, and offered insights and suggestions relating to my particular circumstance. Easy to talk to, prompt and followed up with messages after our sessions, checking in. I recommend him.

Written on Jul 24, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and coping with life changes

Michael is patient and lets me wander off topic some but then guides me back

Written on Jul 10, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 2 years and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and bipolar disorder

I love that Michael is practical and really listens to the core of the issue.

Written on May 16, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues