- Practical coping skills
- Trauma and grief focus
- Client-centered care
About Michael
Michael Masters is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York who focuses on men's wellbeing among other concerns. He brings five years of clinical practice to sessions and aims to help people move toward a more fulfilling life. Michael emphasizes straightforward, practical support and aims to stand with clients through difficult moments.
Before entering clinical practice he worked as a community organizer. That background shaped his approach to trauma, abuse, neglect, and the effects of systemic stress. He draws on those experiences when helping people manage anxiety, anger, and addiction-related struggles.
In sessions he uses approaches such as acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and client-centered work. He also incorporates elements of dialectical behavior and existential therapy when those ideas fit a person's goals. Michael focuses on building skills for coping with life changes, grief, and low self-esteem.
He often helps people address relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, career stress, and compassion fatigue. Additional interests include attachment issues, adoption and foster care, and sexual diversity topics such as kink and BDSM where they are relevant to a person's concerns. He also supports people facing chronic illness, caregiver strain, or aging-related worries.
Michael works in English and accepts international clients. To begin, people use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by focusing on action aligned with personal goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking patterns and build new coping skills for stress, anxiety, and mood concerns.
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person's experience at the center and emphasizes listening, empathy, and a nonjudgmental stance. This approach supports people who need space to make sense of their feelings and decide on their next steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michael collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time so the work stays relevant to what the person hopes to change.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find virtual sessions helpful for maintaining momentum between meetings while using skills learned in sessions in everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Michael help with?
He works with a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, stress, self-esteem, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, using client-centered listening alongside techniques from cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based approaches.
What experience does he bring?
Michael has five years of clinical practice and previous experience as a community organizer working with people affected by systemic conflicts and trauma.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in New York.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees 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 together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.