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Michael Dautrich, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused steps
About Michael
Michael Dautrich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 32 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting strain, mood disorders, and life changes. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking to manage symptoms and daily demands.
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness approaches. That means he pays attention to unhelpful thoughts and habits, and works with clients on small experiments to try different responses. He also draws on solution-focused and existential ideas when clients want to clarify values and set short-term goals.
Michael trained in social work and counseling, completing a Master of Social Work at Syracuse University and a Master of Counseling at SUNY Oswego in 1992. He spent 23 years with the New York State Office of Mental Health before moving into other counseling roles and private practice work. His title is LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
In sessions he tends to keep things straightforward. Conversations move between identifying troubling thoughts, practicing new reactions, and planning concrete steps to test what works. He also offers group therapy experience for people who benefit from shared problem-solving.
People who prefer clear, structured methods often find this approach helpful. He speaks English and will work with international clients; confirm current session options before booking.
How his approaches translate to online work
Michael uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. CBT sessions typically involve identifying specific thoughts, testing them with small experiments, and practicing alternative responses to daily problems.He also works from a client-centered stance, which means conversations focus on the person’s concerns and pace. Mindfulness-based techniques are used to help with stress and attention by practicing focused breathing and simple awareness exercises that can be done between sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and will adjust plans as needed through regular check-ins. This is a collaborative effort rather than a fixed prescription.
The biography does not list specific session delivery methods, so confirm which online formats are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, avoid travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and mindfulness practices to work in remote sessions so clients can try practical strategies in their everyday settings.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, mood issues like depression and bipolar, relationship and intimacy problems, grief, parenting strain, and coping with life changes.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, structured style that blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered work, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to test new ways of responding.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 32 years of experience providing individual and group therapy in counseling settings, including many years with a state mental health agency.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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