About Michael
Michael Fabiano is a New York licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who uses practical, person-focused work to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and low self-esteem. He speaks English and draws on several therapeutic approaches to make sessions feel straightforward and relevant.
He favors methods that encourage people to notice what matters to them and take small, doable steps toward change. Sessions are collaborative and grounded in the person's goals.
How Michael works
Michael aims to offer clear strategies rather than long lectures, and he helps people build skills they can use between meetings. With three years of clinical experience, he has supported people facing communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness struggles, isolation and loneliness, and questions about life purpose.
He also works with smoking and vaping cessation and social anxiety and phobia, tailoring interventions to each concern. His approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral ideas, client-centered listening, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. That combination lets him mix practical skill work, values-based planning, and steady supportive listening in sessions.
People who choose Michael can expect a calm, goal-oriented style. He helps set short-term goals and tracks progress in plain language. The focus is on usable tools and steady steps toward the changes a person wants.
Michael lists 7 ways of working on the entry:
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
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Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
How Michael’s approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values. It focuses less on eliminating feelings and more on building a meaningful life despite difficult emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for anxiety, low mood, and social fear. Client-Centered Therapy offers nonjudgmental listening and reflection so a person feels heard and can find their own solutions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Michael will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean mixing ACT, CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to match changing needs over time.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a brief check-in. Live chat and texting suit quick check-ins, progress notes, or when someone prefers typing. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, school, or parenting and to keep therapy consistent over time.
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