Profile / United States
Michael Smith, LMHC
New York
LMHC in New York - mood and anxiety concerns
See online therapy options- CBT and mindfulness
- Problem solving
- Practical skills
About Michael
Michael Smith is a New York licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 38 years of experience. He works with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, and relationship or family issues. He also helps with sleep and eating problems, grief, self-esteem, career stress, and coping with life changes.
Michael uses straightforward, structured work in sessions. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. He also draws on client-centered listening, existential reflection, mindfulness practice, and motivational interviewing to support practical change.
Sessions focus on clear goals and small experiments clients can try between meetings. He helps people notice patterns, practice different reactions, and adjust plans when needed. This can include short behavioral steps, thought records, or mindfulness exercises that fit into daily life.
His background spans mood disorders, neurodevelopmental differences such as autism, substance use concerns, trauma, and issues tied to aging or personality patterns. Michael has worked across a wide range of clinical presentations over decades and brings that experience to problem-solving in each session.
People who prefer a methodical, conversational approach that combines skill-building and reflective work often find his style useful. To begin, visitors are asked to follow the site's process to match and schedule a first appointment through the online options button.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Michael often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioral changes. CBT sessions tend to include clear goals, brief between-session assignments, and step-by-step tracking of progress, which can work well when meetings are remote. He also uses client-centered therapy to listen closely and reflect what matters to the person, helping clarify priorities and next steps.Existential work in sessions looks at values, life choices, and meaning in straightforward conversation. That approach can help when someone is coping with life transitions, grief, or questions about purpose. Michael frames these methods as tools to try together rather than fixed answers, and he works with each person to decide which approaches suit their needs and preferences.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit sessions into a workday, reduce travel time, or use a shorter check-in when schedule constraints make a full visit difficult. The therapist and client will discuss practical arrangements and which methods to use in remote meetings as part of the first sessions.
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Experience
38+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, addictions, grief, relationship and family concerns, sleep and eating problems, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would he describe his therapeutic approach?
He uses structured methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered listening, existential reflection, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help people try different responses and practical skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has 38 years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, neurodevelopmental issues, substance concerns, trauma, and aging-related matters.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LMHC licensed in New York and practices with a focus on clients in that region.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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