Profile / United States
Michele Albano, LCSW
New York
LCSW - Stress and Trauma focused
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- EMDR options
- Mindfulness work
About Michele
Michele Albano is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 25 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, trauma, grief, and concerns like self-esteem, parenting, eating and sleeping problems. Sessions address everyday challenges and practical coping skills.
Michele began practicing social work in New York in 1998. Over the years she has worked with a wide age range, from children to older adults, and has supported people through many kinds of life change. Her work includes helping people manage panic, postpartum depression, bipolar concerns, and the stresses caregivers often face.
Her approach combines cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and EMDR methods when appropriate. That means identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits, practicing different responses, and using focused trauma-processing tools if needed. Michele aims to make sessions structured and goal-oriented so people can try new strategies between meetings.
In practical terms she helps people set small, achievable goals. Examples include sleep and eating pattern changes, steps to reduce anxiety, and skills for clearer communication. She also addresses intimacy-related issues, career stress, and feelings of isolation or meaninglessness.
Michele works in English and is based in New York. She supports people coping with end-of-life and hospice concerns, forgiveness and infidelity issues, and transitional phases such as midlife or retirement. Prospective clients are invited to review therapy options and complete the intake steps to begin.
How CBT, EMDR, and Mindfulness fit into online work
CBT is a structured approach that focuses on noticing thoughts and patterns, testing them, and practicing alternative behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress-related symptoms. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that uses guided attention and memory processing to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories; it is often used for post-traumatic stress and deep trauma reactions. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and support calmer responses to stress and strong emotions.Deciding which method to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, symptoms, and preferences, then recommend a path that fits those needs. Some people begin with CBT skills and add EMDR or mindfulness techniques later if trauma processing or emotion-regulation work is needed.
Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Therapists generally adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so practical skill-building can continue between meetings.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
Michele works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship and intimacy-related problems, plus parenting and caregiver stress.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, then practices different responses and measurable steps between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has practiced social work in New York since 1998 and has 25 years of experience supporting a broad range of concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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