Therapist profile
Michael Dautrich, LCSW
New York
LCSW in New York - Stress and Addiction care
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, New York / 045081
- NPI
- 1588235386
- Experience
- 32 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
About
- Client-centered work
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Michael
Michael Dautrich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 32 years of clinical experience. He holds a Master of Social Work from Syracuse University and a Master of Counseling from SUNY Oswego, both completed in 1992. Michael works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship trouble, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief, parenting strain, and codependency concerns.
He takes a straightforward, person-focused approach in sessions. Conversations center on what is happening now, what you want to change, and small steps to try between meetings. He uses client-centered work to follow the person’s lead and cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns.
Mindfulness strategies are introduced to help with anxiety, mood shifts, and managing urges linked to substance use. Solution-focused tools are used when people want brief, practical ways to handle specific problems like communication or job stress. Existential ideas may come up when questions about meaning, responsibility, or life transitions are present.
Michael has long experience in both individual and group settings and has worked within state mental health services. He often helps people who are coping with loss, chronic health struggles, addictive behaviors, and difficult relationship dynamics. Sessions are conversational and task-oriented, with a focus on usable skills.
People interested in working with him are asked to follow the directory’s process to match and schedule a first session. International clients can be considered, and meetings are held in English.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Michael often combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy. Client-centered work means sessions follow what the person brings, with open listening and reflection. CBT looks at specific thoughts and behaviors and uses experiments and practice to shift patterns that keep someone stuck.He also draws on mindfulness techniques to help with anxiety, mood swings, and urges tied to substance use. Mindfulness practice here involves simple attention exercises and grounding methods that people can use between meetings. Together these approaches help with stress, relationship patterns, coping after loss, and recurring habits linked to codependency or addiction.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay practical and focused on everyday problems.
The original biography does not list specific online formats. Confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow brief check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also lets people use mindfulness exercises and homework in the settings where they live and work.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief, and codependency concerns among other issues.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are conversational and task-focused. He blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused tools.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 32 years of experience, including long-term work with the New York State Office of Mental Health and many years in individual and group therapy settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.