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- Stress management
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem work
About Michael
LCSW Michael Shugrue has 25 years of clinical experience in New Jersey. He focuses on depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, family issues, stress, and self-esteem. Michael works with individuals to clarify problems and find practical steps forward.
He listens for what matters most to each person and helps turn that into concrete goals. Sessions tend to be straightforward conversations that identify patterns, test small changes, and check what works. Michael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide that process without relying on jargon.
He often starts by mapping recent events and how they affect daily life. From there he and the client try new ways of responding, track results, and adjust plans. The work emphasizes attainable changes rather than abstract ideas.
Michael draws on a long clinical background to offer steady, experienced support. He explains options in clear language and discusses the likely next steps during early meetings. People who want direct, practical help with mood, stress, or close relationships may find this approach useful.
To begin, he asks clients about their current struggles and past efforts. That helps shape goals and a short-term plan. The focus is on usable strategies people can apply between sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches and what online sessions involve
Michael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on identifying patterns and changing everyday behavior. One common approach involves tracking thoughts and actions to see how they affect mood and stress; this helps with anxiety and depression by making problems more manageable. Another approach emphasizes practical behavior changes and experiments to test new ways of relating in close relationships and family settings. These tests are small steps you can try between sessions to see what helps.Choosing an approach is collaborative. Michael will review your concerns, goals, and preferences, then recommend techniques to try. The first sessions are used to find the best fit and to set short-term goals you both can review and adjust.
This therapist's session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow check-ins that are shorter when needed, and remove travel time from appointments. Licensed professionals often use remote sessions to keep work consistent with everyday life while focusing on practical changes and progress.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, family issues, and self-esteem concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of clinical experience working with individuals on mood and relationship matters.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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