Key details
- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, New York / 094415
- NPI1457981102
- Experience5 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- Parenting support
About Michael
Michael Masters is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with five years of clinical practice. He works with adults on issues including trauma and abuse, anxiety, stress, grief, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting, and anger.
He came to clinical work after several years as a community organizer. In that role he counseled people affected by systemic conflict, neglect, and trauma. That background informs a straightforward style focused on real-life problems and coping skills.
In sessions he uses practical methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered approaches. He helps people notice patterns of thought and behavior, try new responses, and build skills for handling strong feelings like anger or anxiety.
Michael often addresses life transitions, career stress, and concerns around intimacy and attachment. He also works with issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and codependency. The aim is clearer thinking and more effective choices in daily life.
He offers sessions in English from his New York practice and accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify values, and take action that matters. It can be useful for anger, anxiety, and life transitions where values and behavior need alignment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thinking patterns that fuel strong emotions and testing different responses. CBT is often used for stress, anxiety, depression, and anger by teaching specific skills to change reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That can mean blending ACT, CBT, and DBT skills over time and checking in regularly to adjust the plan.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a daily schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time that would otherwise interrupt a workday. Licensed professionals often use video or phone sessions in ways that match a person's rhythm and practical needs, and he supports clients in choosing what will work best for them.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with trauma and abuse, anxiety, stress, grief, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting, and anger among other areas.
What is his therapeutic style?
He blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered approaches to focus on practical skills and clearer choices.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of clinical practice and earlier experience as a community organizer working with people affected by systemic conflict and trauma.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Are sessions available in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are provided?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.