My therapy style is open, genuine, accepting and non-judgmental. I believe in treating everyone with dignity, respect and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, motivational interviewing and mindfulness-based approaches. Through a warm, empathetic and supportive environment we can begin to work together to provide relief and to help work through any challenges or obstacles you may be experiencing.
I graduated from Rutgers University with a Master Degree in Social Work and I'm a licensed clinical therapist in both New Jersey and New York. I am also a credentialed alcohol and substance abuse counselor in the state of New York. My path started in college when i decided to switch majors and decided that I wanted to go into the helping field and to be able to help others. Therapy takes commitment and courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to be able to work towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
Professional experience
20 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Coping with grief and loss Anger management Depression
Additional areas of focus:Coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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Michael is a great therapist, I feel very comfortable with him. he is a great listener and knows how to address the issues with great advice, and how to get to the root cause of the problem.
Written on Jul 07, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Great listener and helpful tools
Written on May 27, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Michael has been an excellent therapist throughout the time we’ve worked together. He has helped me work through a variety of life and personal challenges and I can honestly say my quality of life and communication has drastically improved because of our sessions. Highly recommend!
Written on May 12, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I’ve been working with Michael for about 2 months. He’s my first therapist ever, and I feel
like I found the right fit right off the bat. He is patient, non-judgemental, seems to listen and understand my issues, and offers good insights. I would definitely recommend him to anyone.
Written on Feb 24, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Michael is a great resourse!
Written on Feb 09, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Mike zeroed in right away. Looking forward to more sessions.
Written on Jan 29, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and anger management
Michael was amazing. He really helped me talk through and work through the issues I was having. He really listened to everything I said and provided feedback and support. He really made me feel better. I highly recommend Michael to anyone looking for a pleasant and supportive therapist.
Written on Jan 16, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and anger management
My therapist is excellent
Written on Dec 03, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 1 year and 7 months
An excellent listener and guide
Written on Jul 09, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and addictions
Michael is very great at listening to me and giving valuable advice and feedback
Written on May 26, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with
Michael is the best. He’s a great listener but his approach makes you feel at ease and more like you’re speaking to a good friend. Would absolutely recommend him!
Written on Mar 12, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and lgbt
So far, I have been helped by the doctor in stabilizing my mood swings. i have had limited experience with him, but have benefitted from this whole experience.
Written on Feb 26, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and adhd
Michael is a great listener and asks a lot of really thought-provoking questions that help me re-frame thoughts or look at things from another perspective, or at least try and figure out the why behind these thoughts or motivations. He's non-judgemental and makes me feel safe to open up about things.
Written on Feb 19, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties
From the first minute I started speaking with Michael, I knew I was in good hands.
Written on Nov 14, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 3 weeks
An excellent, well practiced therapist who is attentive and helpful
Written on Oct 15, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Finally, someone who understands my point of view and can relate to my experiences.
Written on Oct 15, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Michael has been very helpful. In a time of great distress & difficulty he has been very supportive & his counseling has been genuinely beneficial.
I don’t normally write reviews of anything, but am writing this one for Mike because I really appreciate what he has done for me.
Written on Sep 06, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 3 months on issues concerning grief
He’s wonderful
Written on Jul 23, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
Michael is open minded and receptive.
Written on Jun 17, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Michael is an amazing benefit to my life. He helps me look further into my experiences and habits so that I can better recognize where my struggles originate. With these new realizations he aids me in working towards a more productive and positive lifestyle.
Written on Apr 09, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
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