- Practical coping steps
- Focus on sleep
- Client-centered care
About Michael
Michael Smith is a licensed mental health counselor with a long track record helping people who feel overwhelmed by mood and life changes. He focuses on practical ways to sleep better, manage anxiety, and handle stress so daily life feels more manageable.
He uses clear, straightforward conversations to help people name what is happening and decide what to try next. Sessions often look at thoughts and habits that get in the way of rest and mood stability. He also helps people build small routines and coping steps they can try between meetings.
With 38 years of experience, Michael blends a few different approaches depending on the person in front of him. He draws on cognitive behavioral methods to spot unhelpful thinking and on client-centered work to shape sessions around each person's concerns. He also uses mindfulness and existential ideas when people want to address meaning, values, or persistent worry.
People who are dealing with depression, bipolar mood shifts, ADHD, addictions, grief, sleep problems, or relationship strain can bring specific challenges that Michael addresses in a practical way. He pays attention to how symptoms affect routines, sleep, and functioning.
Michael practices in New York as an LMHC, and he conducts sessions in English. He aims to make therapy fit into a person's life through straightforward goals and regular check-ins. To begin, readers can use the site's Start Therapy button to match and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and shaping sessions around each person's needs. The therapist follows the client's lead, helps clarify concerns, and focuses on what matters to the client in day-to-day life.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses clear steps and experiments to change unhelpful thinking, improve sleep routines, and reduce anxiety or low mood.
Existential therapy helps people reflect on meaning, values, and big life questions when those issues affect mood and rest. It is useful when someone is wrestling with purpose, loss, or major transitions.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try practical steps, and adjust methods based on what helps. This keeps therapy focused and tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, remove travel time, and allow for quicker follow-ups or brief check-ins when needed. Some people find remote sessions help maintain continuity of care and keep momentum between meetings.
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Experience
38+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He works with concerns like anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, addictions, grief, sleep problems, relationship tension, trauma, and stress.
What is the general therapy style used in sessions?
The approach is straightforward and collaborative. Michael mixes client-centered listening with goal-focused techniques to build practical habits and thought changes.
How much experience does the therapist have?
He has 38 years of professional experience working with a wide range of mood and behavioral concerns.
What credential and location apply to this therapist?
He is an LMHC licensed in New York and practices there.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.