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Michael Smith, LMHC

  • Experience38 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Anger
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Michael

Michael Smith is a licensed mental health counselor based in New York with 38 years of clinical experience supporting people facing a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

Background and approach

He works with individuals contending with anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, and other mood and personality-related difficulties. His practice also includes attention to stress, anger, sleep and eating concerns, self-esteem and career questions, and compassion fatigue.

Michael blends compassionate, client-focused care with structured, evidence-informed methods. He draws on client-centered principles to create a respectful space for self-exploration while using cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

He also integrates existential and mindfulness perspectives to explore meaning, values, and present-moment awareness as part of practical coping and growth work. Michael aims to help clients develop skills, clarify goals, and navigate life transitions with greater agency and clarity.

Therapeutic approaches and online care



Michael frequently uses client-centered therapy, focusing on listening and supporting each person as they explore their values and goals; this approach helps clients feel heard and builds a collaborative foundation for change. He also applies cognitive behavioral therapy, which involves identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and learning practical strategies to shift them, useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and stress management.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapy process, and Michael works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors interventions over time, combining reflective, experiential, and skills-based work so clients can test what helps in their daily lives.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and communication style. These formats allow clients to maintain continuity of care from different locations and to use a mix of real-time and messaging interactions to practice skills and track progress between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Michael address?
His practice covers a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood disorders, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
He combines client-centered listening with structured techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, existential exploration, mindfulness exercises, and motivational strategies to support problem-solving and personal insight.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 38 years of professional experience working with mood disorders, neurodevelopmental concerns, substance issues, and life transitions.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in New York with the credential NY LMHC 002180.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He meets with clients through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injury

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

38+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English