Therapist profile
Michael Masters, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Trauma and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, New York / 094415
- NPI
- 1457981102
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
About
- Codependency
- Trauma recovery
- Skills-based work
About Michael
Michael Masters is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with five years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and codependency. He also helps people dealing with grief, addiction, parenting strain, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
Before clinical practice he worked as a community organizer counseling people affected by systemic conflict and neglect. That background shaped how he listens for the pressures that come from community and family systems. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps alongside personal reflection rather than abstract theory.
He uses a mix of approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Existential Therapy. Those methods inform how he helps people notice unhelpful patterns, practice new skills, and make choices that align with their values.
In sessions he talks through what’s happening now and what keeps it going. He helps people set boundaries, manage anxiety and stress, and respond differently to conflict or shutdown. He pays particular attention to attachment and abandonment concerns when those are part of the problem.
Michael welcomes English-speaking clients and is open to working with people who live outside the United States. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling options.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values rather than getting stuck in avoidance. It can be useful for anxiety, codependency patterns, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns like rumination or people-pleasing. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client’s experience and uses active listening and reflection to help people clarify what matters to them.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than imposing one method up front.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so ask to confirm how sessions are currently offered before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or reduce travel time. If camera-free or shorter meetings matter, mention that when booking so options can be discussed.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, grief, and codependency among other concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He blends ACT, client-centered work, CBT, DBT, and existential ideas to focus on practical skills and values-driven choices.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of clinical practice in New York and prior experience as a community organizer working with families and individuals.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices with a New York base.
Can he work with non-US clients or provide sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.