Michael Masters, LCSW

Michael Masters is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NY LCSW, with five years of clinical practice in New York. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. He also addresses relationship and intimacy-related issues, addiction concerns, parenting stress, career worries, and challenges related to LGBT identity.

Before moving into clinical practice, he worked as a community organizer. In that role he counseled individuals and families affected by systemic conflict, neglect, abuse, and other community stresses. That background informs his focus on how external pressures affect day-to-day coping and relationships.

In sessions he draws from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy. He uses plain language and practical exercises so people can try ideas between sessions. Conversations often include skills for managing strong emotions, breaking unhelpful thinking patterns, and making values-based choices.

Michael pays attention to how past losses and attachment wounds shape current behavior. He also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiving strain, and major life transitions. The work can include problem-solving around parenting, addressing codependency, or handling workplace stress.

People who reach out are asked to complete a short questionnaire to get matched and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients may be accepted, and sessions are offered in English.

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