- Warm and nonjudgmental
- Action focused
- Mindfulness informed
About Michael
Michael Mcbrearty is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with twenty years of experience. He keeps sessions open and nonjudgmental and aims to treat people with respect and compassion. He focuses on helping men’s wellbeing alongside a wide range of personal concerns. His style is warm and straightforward, and he invites people to take the first step toward change.
Michael uses practical strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral ideas, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness work. In sessions he helps people notice patterns that get in the way, try small behavior changes, and practice present-moment awareness. He frames therapy as a team effort and focuses on doable steps rather than abstract theories.
Clients come for many reasons including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, and relationship and intimacy concerns. He also addresses issues such as ADHD, career pressure, self-esteem, eating concerns, and compassion fatigue. Michael pays attention to how life transitions and past hurts affect daily functioning.
He earned a Master of Social Work from Rutgers University and holds clinical licensure in New Jersey and New York as an LCSW. He also has a credential in alcohol and substance abuse counseling in New York. His background includes long experience supporting people facing co-occurring problems and complex life stressors.
Michael encourages practical change and steady progress. He supports clients who want to reduce symptoms, improve relationships, or regain a sense of purpose. If someone is ready to try therapy, he helps set clear, achievable goals and stays focused on what works in everyday life.
How Michael's approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then commit to actions that match their values. It is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It is commonly used for stress, mood problems, and anxiety. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm, which can support work on anger, grief, and compulsive habits.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to match methods to your goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. Sessions typically start by clarifying what you want to change and then testing practical steps together to see what helps.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can help adapt the chosen methods to work well in remote sessions and make changes that carry into everyday routines.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
New Jersey, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and many related issues listed in his specialties.
What is his therapy style like?
His approach is open, genuine, accepting, and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on practical steps and collaboration.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working with people facing a range of emotional and behavioral challenges.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and New York and practices from New Jersey.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; 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 the therapist's availability.