- Stress and anxiety
- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Michael
Michael Miano is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 25 years of clinical work. He focuses on common concerns for young adults such as stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and coping with life changes. He also works with mood conditions, addictions, sleep problems, and issues around self-esteem and career direction.
He uses Client-Centered Therapy together with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. He takes a direct, supportive stance and adapts methods to what the person needs at the time.
In practice he helps people break down problems into manageable steps. That might mean looking at automatic thoughts with CBT, using motivational techniques to address addictive behavior, or talking through family and fatherhood concerns. He aims for clear strategies people can use between sessions.
His background includes counseling, crisis intervention, and community mental health across a range of settings. That mix informs how he balances practical coping skills with time to process difficult experiences. He has worked with trauma, grief, anger, and symptoms of bipolar and other mood disorders.
Michael conducts sessions in English and practices in New York. He does not accept international clients. Before booking, people should confirm current session options and scheduling details through the platform's matching process.
How Michael integrates approaches for remote sessions
Michael draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that transfer well to online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening carefully and helping people describe their priorities so goals are clear. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thought patterns and behaviors, and offers concrete exercises people can try between sessions to reduce anxiety or improve sleep.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then agree on an approach together. That collaboration helps decide whether to emphasize skills practice, motivational work, or reflective conversation in sessions.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or study, shorten commute time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Therapists can also assign brief CBT exercises or motivational tasks to practice between appointments, which many people find useful for building momentum.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Can he help with feeling lost after college?
Yes. He lists coping with life changes, career concerns, and low self-esteem among his focus areas and works with people on those topics.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a direct, supportive approach that combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to set practical goals.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 25 years of experience in counseling, crisis intervention, and community mental health.
Where does he hold his license?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the State of New York and practices there.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking through the platform's matching process.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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