Michael Smith, LMHC
About me
As a seasoned licensed therapist in New York, I bring nearly four decades of professional experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice specializes in addressing mood disorders, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, developmental disorders, autism, social challenges, substance abuse and addictions, existential issues, and life transitions.
My therapeutic approach is compassionate and structured, drawing from extensive clinical expertise in depression, anxiety disorders, stress and anger management, and neurodevelopmental conditions. I create a supportive environment where clients can explore challenging emotions, develop coping strategies, and work towards meaningful personal growth. My approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, existential therapy, client centered therapy, mindfulness therapy, and applied behavior analysis.
I look forward to working with you.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Emptiness, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
License information
NY LMHC 002180