About Michael
Michael Coley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) offering individual therapy for adults in New York. He focuses on common concerns like stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also gives attention to attachment issues, communication problems, loneliness, questions about life purpose, and men's issues.
Michael uses a strengths-based, holistic way of working. That means he looks at what is already going well and at the whole person - mind, body, and emotions.
How Michael works
Sessions move at a pace the client can handle and focus on practical steps to feel steadier day to day. Therapy is collaborative and nonjudgmental. Michael helps people notice patterns, build on existing strengths, and try small changes that add up over time.
He aims for approaches that are meaningful and long lasting rather than quick fixes. Over five years as a clinician, he has worked with adults facing life transitions and persistent worries. Michael combines empathy with concrete skills so people leave sessions with something they can use right away.
He keeps language simple and meetings practical to fit a busy life. People who want straightforward support and an easy-to-follow plan may find his style helpful. He guides each person toward clearer goals and more reliable coping tools.
What Michael works with
The areas below are the ones Michael selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
How his approaches work online
Michael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on building strengths and addressing problems in everyday life. One approach emphasizes identifying personal strengths and using them to manage stress and anxiety, helping people find concrete ways to feel more capable. Another approach looks at patterns in relationships and attachment, helping people improve communication and reduce repeated cycles of distance or conflict.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. He will work collaboratively with each person to match techniques to your goals and preferences, checking in and adjusting as needed. The aim is to find methods that feel useful and realistic for your life.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let you see facial cues and work through material much like an in-person session. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or for people who prefer typing to speaking. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and to use therapy in ways that fit a schedule and daily demands.
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