- Values-based work
- Trauma informed
- Adoption aware
About Michael
Michael Masters is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York. He brings five years of clinical practice to sessions and draws on a background in community organizing. He aims to support people who are ready to make changes and build a more satisfying life.
He uses practical, down-to-earth methods to address stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. He also works with concerns related to trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, addiction, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Adoption and foster care issues are listed among his areas of focus.
Clients can expect a collaborative style that centers their goals and preferences. Michael mixes acceptance and commitment work with cognitive and behavioral tools to help people notice what matters, practice new skills, and take steps toward those values. He also draws on client-centered and dialectical approaches to keep the work grounded in the person’s experience.
His earlier work as a community organizer shaped how he understands systemic stressors and how those factors affect day-to-day life. That experience informs a practical approach to problem solving and emotional coping. He aims to empower people to manage anger, workplace strain, caregiver stress, and related challenges.
Michael works with adults on a range of concerns including LGBT issues, parenting-related strain, codependency, commitment questions, and compassion fatigue. He practices in New York and communicates in English. For international clients, arrangements can be discussed when booking.
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then taking committed steps toward what matters. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns, which helps with anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own experience and pacing, with the therapist offering empathy and support to help people discover their own solutions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and personal style. He adapts techniques over time so sessions stay useful and relevant to the client’s day-to-day life.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when that helps, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help people maintain steady progress while juggling work, caregiving, or other responsibilities.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michael often address?
He supports people with trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, addictions, and stress. He also lists focus areas such as adoption and foster care, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy issues, and caregiver stress.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He practices in a collaborative, down-to-earth way. Sessions emphasize clients' goals and mix practical skill-building with reflection on values.
What relevant background does he bring to sessions?
Before clinical practice he worked as a community organizer counseling people affected by systemic conflict and trauma. That background shapes his practical, systems-aware approach.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
He holds an LCSW license in New York and practices in New York City.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English. He does accept international clients, so cross-border arrangements can be discussed.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.