- Practical coping skills
- Short-term and ongoing
- Focus on sleep and stress
About Michelle
Michelle Bronster is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York. She brings ten years of clinical experience and focuses on practical, skills-based support for stress, anxiety, sleep issues, and life transitions. Michelle offers short-term, solutions-focused care as well as longer-term support depending on what a person needs.
She blends client-centered listening with clear tools people can use between sessions. That can mean learning grounding and mindfulness exercises, practicing emotion regulation skills, or trying structured Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. Sessions often include hands-on exercises like role plays, breathing practices, and cognitive skill building to make change feel doable.
Michelle has substantial experience designing and leading Dialectical Behavior Therapy-style groups and individual work in correctional settings. That background shaped a steady, nonjudgmental approach and a focus on real-world coping strategies. Her work also covers trauma, grief, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and issues related to identity and relationships.
She uses a flexible mix of methods including attachment-informed work, emotionally focused ideas, CBT, and DBT-informed skills. The emphasis is on matching techniques to what the person needs right now, not on sticking to one method. Michelle will adapt plans as goals evolve.
Sessions incorporate psychoeducation, motivational interviewing, relaxation training, and communication practice when helpful. People can expect straightforward guidance, practical homework, and support for fitting new habits into daily life.
How Michelle’s approaches translate to online therapy
Attachment-based work focuses on relationships and safety in the therapeutic relationship. It helps people understand connection patterns and how those patterns affect sleep, stress, and caregiving roles. Client-centered therapy centers the person’s experience and priorities, offering reflective listening and space to set goals about daily routines and rest habits.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical steps to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. For sleep issues this can include bedtime routines, thought restructuring, and small behavioral experiments to improve rest. Michelle tends to mix these methods so people get both understanding and concrete skills.
Finding the right fit is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, try approaches that suit those goals, and adjust plans over time. This collaborative process helps people pick methods that feel useful and realistic for their life.
Practical benefits of working online include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy day. Online work can make it simpler to practice grounding or relaxation during a short break, or to do a role-play without travel time. Because the profile does not list specific session formats, confirm the current options before booking so sessions match personal needs and routines.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Michelle help address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, depression, grief, relationship strain, trauma, caregiver stress, and identity-related concerns such as LGBT issues.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Michelle combines client-centered listening with practical techniques. Sessions may include mindfulness, grounding, emotion regulation, and step-by-step CBT exercises.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has ten years of clinical experience and has worked extensively in jail-based settings running DBT-informed groups and individual therapy.
What credentials and location are listed?
Michelle holds an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.