Therapist profile
Michael Smith, LMHC
New York
LMHC in New York - Stress and Anger work
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, New York / 002180
- NPI1871325209
- Experience38 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
- CBT methods
- Client-centered care
- Mindfulness practice
About Michael
Michael Smith is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 38 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, addictions, grief, and other life changes.
He keeps sessions straightforward and practical. People come to him when snapping at loved ones, feeling overwhelmed at work, or when resentment builds up. He also supports concerns like intimacy, self-esteem, sleep and eating problems, and career stress.
Michael blends several approaches to fit what a person needs. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thinking and behavior patterns. He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to focus on the person in front of him. Mindfulness techniques are used to help with attention and emotional grounding.
He has long experience working with mood disorders, trauma and abuse, neurodevelopmental conditions including autism, and substance-related problems. That background informs how he helps people manage anger and strong feelings without shaming or quick fixes.
Michael notes additional focus areas such as personality-related difficulties, impulsivity, isolation, and issues tied to aging. Sessions aim to identify triggers, build practical coping steps, and clarify personal goals so people can handle anger and stress more effectively.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire and an initial scheduling step are used so a first session can be arranged through the site's booking flow.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting back what a person says. Online sessions let the therapist follow the person's pace, check understanding, and adjust questions to help clarify feelings and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In an online setting CBT can be used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns, try behavioral experiments, and practice coping strategies between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy involves simple attention and grounding practices to reduce reactivity. These exercises can be guided during a session and practiced by the person afterward to manage anger and stress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit best based on current concerns, practical goals, and preferences rather than imposing a single style. That exploration often starts in the first few meetings and is adjusted over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit around work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can make it easier to maintain continuity during life changes while using CBT, client-centered listening, and mindfulness exercises in day-to-day life.
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Experience
38+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, mood disorders including bipolar and depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and related issues.
What is his general therapy style?
He combines practical cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered listening and mindfulness practice to address emotions and behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has 38 years of professional experience as a licensed mental health counselor in New York.
What credential and location does he hold?
He is a New York LMHC and practices out of New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.