Therapist profile
Michael Masters, LCSW
LCSW in New York - Family and parenting focus
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- Trauma and grief
- Parenting strain
- CBT and ACT methods
About Michael
Michael Masters is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with five years of clinical experience. He lists work with trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, anxiety and parenting among his concerns. He also notes experience with relationship and family issues, stress, addiction, and compassion fatigue.
Before clinical practice, he worked as a community organizer and provided counseling to individuals and families affected by systemic conflict and neglect. That background shaped how he listens for patterns that started outside the therapy room. He pays attention to how past hurt and daily stress affect current relationships and routines.
Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. He uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered methods to help people name difficult feelings and try small behavior changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and existential perspectives also inform his work when regulation skills or meaning questions come up.
He often helps people manage parenting strain, family conflict, intimacy-related concerns, and the emotional effects of loss or chronic illness. He also lists topics such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, and caregiver stress among his focus areas. He works with LGBT concerns and a range of identity-related issues.
Sessions are intended to be straightforward and practical. He asks about what is getting in the way at home and offers tools to reduce overwhelm and increase day-to-day coping. People who choose him should expect collaborative planning and measurable steps between sessions.
How sessions work
How Michael's approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to small actions that reflect personal values. It can help with anxiety, stress, and decisions about relationships or parenting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and supporting the person's own goals, allowing them to set the pace and priorities for the work.Finding the right blend of methods is part of the process. He will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches feel most useful based on their goals, current challenges, and day-to-day life. That decision can shift over time as needs change.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, allow a shorter check-in when days are tight, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals often use online sessions to focus on concrete skill practice, provide notes or exercises between meetings, and keep continuity when schedules or locations change.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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What concerns does he help with at home?
He lists trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, anxiety, stress, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue among his concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered work, and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and existential approaches to offer practical coping skills and meaning-focused conversations.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of clinical practice in New York and earlier experience as a community organizer working with people affected by systemic conflict and trauma.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York and practices out of that location.
Can I work with him if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered to international clients as indicated in his profile, and he conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options with the provider before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time according to the profile information.
What should I do to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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