Therapist profile
Dr. Michael Beck, NY Psychologist 004155
New York
New York psychologist - Anger and stress
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- CredentialsNY Psychologist 004155
- LicensePsychologist, New York / 004155
- NPI1922179886
- Experience40 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
- Anger management
- First responder issues
- Stress and anxiety
About Michael
Dr. Michael Beck is a New York psychologist (NY Psychologist 004155) with 40 years of professional experience. He works with adults who want to manage stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, grief, depression, addictions, and other life changes. He also has experience addressing first responder issues. He practices in New York and conducts sessions in English.
He treats anger as one of several real-life problems people bring to therapy. Sessions focus on understanding what leads to snapping, built-up resentment, or repeated arguments. He helps clients notice patterns, name triggers, and develop practical ways to respond differently. The approach is straightforward and focused on day-to-day change.
Dr. Beck starts from the view that clients know their own lives best and that their strengths matter in solving problems. In the room he listens for what is already working and what gets in the way. He encourages small steps that can reduce tension at home or work and improve communication with others.
Over four decades he has worked with a wide range of concerns, including trauma and abuse, parenting stress, eating problems, bipolar mood concerns, and coping after loss. That background informs how he spots recurring patterns and offers concrete strategies. He aims to help people handle immediate situations while building skills for future challenges.
To begin, prospective clients use the site button to see online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Dr. Beck uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and behavioral change. One approach emphasizes identifying triggers and testing small behavior changes to reduce reactive responses; this helps with anger outbursts and workplace frustration. Another approach focuses on improving communication and problem-solving in strained relationships, helping people practice new ways of speaking and listening to reduce escalation.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with clients to figure out which techniques fit their goals and daily life. Together they review what has helped before, what feels realistic now, and experiment with approaches that aim to lower tension and improve coping.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are listed during the sign-up process. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Many people find that meeting remotely helps maintain continuity of care and lets them apply new skills between sessions in real situations.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with related to anger?
He helps with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and other anger-related problems as listed in his specialties.
What is his counseling style around anger?
He treats clients as the experts on their lives and focuses on practical steps. Sessions aim to identify triggers, reshape responses, and build everyday coping skills.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 40 years of professional experience working with a broad range of concerns including grief, depression, and addictions.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a New York psychologist listed as NY Psychologist 004155 and practices in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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