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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Strengths-based approach
About Michael
LCSW in New York with five years of clinical experience. Michael Coley offers individual therapy for adults focused on stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also pays attention to attachment issues, communication problems, loneliness, questions of life purpose, and men's issues.
Michael uses a strengths-based approach that looks at what people already do well. He considers mind, body, and emotions when discussing concerns. Sessions are collaborative and paced to fit each person's comfort level.
In a typical session he helps people notice patterns and build on existing skills. He works with straightforward goals like managing anxiety, improving communication, or handling a big life transition. Conversations are practical and focused on what people can try between meetings.
Michael draws on five years of clinical practice in New York as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He explains social and emotional patterns in plain language and connects them to everyday habits. That background informs how he sets short-term tasks and longer-term goals.
People who want to start fill out a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location. Sessions are conducted in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
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How therapeutic approaches guide virtual sessions
Michael emphasizes evidence-based techniques that build on strengths and daily routines. A strengths-focused method identifies what is already working in someone’s life and expands those behaviors to reduce stress and improve confidence. This approach helps when people feel overwhelmed by anxiety or unsure how to move forward after a life change.He also uses practical problem-focused work to address relationship and communication problems. This involves mapping interaction patterns, practicing small communication exercises, and setting concrete experiments to try between sessions. Those steps can reduce isolation and clarify next actions on issues like attachment or men's role pressures.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust pacing and techniques as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit therapy into a day - for example, shorter check-ins that suit a work break or meetings that avoid travel time. They can also allow people to use lower-bandwidth options or audio-only meetings when that better fits their routine.
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Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He supports adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on attachment, communication, loneliness, life purpose, and men's issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a strengths-based approach that considers mind, body, and emotions. Sessions are collaborative and paced to the client's comfort.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of clinical experience working as a therapist in New York. That experience informs how he sets practical goals and tasks.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from another country?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and the service uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the signup process.
How do I begin the process?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.