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Entry 150631New York / United States

Michael Blady

Michael Blady, LCSW

New York 36 years in practice

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LCSW - stress and career concerns

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Career coaching
  • Compassion fatigue

About Michael

LCSW, licensed in New York, with 36 years of professional experience. Michael Blady helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse. He also supports career concerns, executive and professional coaching, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationships, family issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

Michael keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He adapts conversation and plans to what each person brings to the room. The focus is on clear goals and steps that can be used between sessions. He frames work around daily life and work demands so progress can fit into a busy schedule.

Over his career he has worked in settings that exposed him to a wide range of client concerns and workplace pressures. That background informs a pragmatic approach to stress and career-related problems. He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood, anxiety, and coping skills.

Michael pays attention to how professional roles and caregiving stress affect well-being. He helps people recognize patterns that contribute to burnout or compassion fatigue and then build manageable routines and boundaries. When addiction or relationship issues appear, he focuses on concrete steps and supports to reduce harm and rebuild stability.

Sessions are organized around the person’s goals and what works in their life. Michael asks about day-to-day routines, work pressures, and immediate coping needs, then sets attainable targets. The process is collaborative and action-oriented, while also addressing distress and longer-term recovery.

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How evidence-based approaches guide online sessions

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on clear skills and steps. For anxiety and stress, techniques often include learning breathing and thinking strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. For depression and low mood, behavioral approaches emphasize small, doable activities to rebuild routines and increase engagement in rewarding activities.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and then recommend techniques that fit your situation. This is a collaborative process where methods may be adjusted as progress is reviewed.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the original biography. Many people use remote sessions because they make it easier to fit appointments into workdays, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full in-person visit is difficult. Online work can also make follow-up and consistent scheduling simpler while keeping the focus on practical tools and goal tracking.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Experience

36+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationships, family issues, self-esteem, addictions, compassion fatigue, career and coaching needs, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Work is practical and goal-focused. He adapts conversation and treatment plans to the client’s needs and daily life.

What is his professional background?

He has 36 years of professional experience. That history includes work with workplace stress and clinical concerns that shape his approach.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from that location.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He is not accepting international clients.

How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin?

Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Michael Blady

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