Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Michael Coley, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 098044
- NPI
- 1154276335
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Michael supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress management
- Relationship support
- Self-esteem work
About Michael
Michael Coley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with five years of clinical experience. He provides individual therapy for adults and focuses on common day-to-day concerns like stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
He also gives attention to attachment issues, communication problems, isolation and loneliness, questions about life purpose, and men's issues. Sessions are collaborative and paced to match what each person can manage. Michael emphasizes practical steps people can try between meetings.
In sessions he looks at strengths people already have and how to build on them. He talks through situations, helps people notice patterns, and practices skills that make everyday life easier. Conversations are direct and aimed at making progress on specific concerns.
Michael draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address the problems listed above. He helps people increase self-awareness and improve how they relate to others. He also supports people who want clearer communication and less isolation.
Before a first meeting he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session. The service uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary by location. Sessions are offered in English and Michael does not accept international clients.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Michael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. He emphasizes building on existing strengths, which means identifying skills people already use and expanding them to handle stress and anxiety. This approach helps when someone wants practical coping tools and clearer communication habits.He also works on attachment-related patterns and communication problems by mapping how relationships are experienced and practicing new ways to connect. Those techniques often involve role-play, problem-solving, and step-by-step behavior changes to reduce isolation and improve interactions.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Michael will discuss goals, preferences, and how you respond to different methods, and then adjust plans together. The focus is on what fits your life and what helps you make steady progress.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit around work and family commitments. They can also allow shorter check-ins when that is more useful, or let someone avoid travel for a session.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he focus on?
Michael focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also addresses attachment, communication problems, loneliness, life purpose, and men's issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a collaborative, strengths-focused approach and works at a pace the person can manage. Sessions include talking through patterns and practicing practical skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of experience working as a clinician with adults.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers