Michael Mcbrearty, LCSW

Michael Mcbrearty is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience. He practices in New Jersey and works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, anger, depression, addictions, and codependency among other concerns.

He uses clear, direct methods drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can try between meetings. Conversations aim to identify unhelpful patterns, reduce distressing symptoms, and build skills for everyday situations.

Mcbrearty trained at Rutgers University, earning a Master of Social Work, and holds LCSW credentials in New York and New Jersey. He also holds a credential as an alcohol and substance abuse counselor in New York. Those qualifications inform how he addresses substance use and related stresses.

In sessions he listens without judgment and works collaboratively to set concrete goals. He often combines short-term problem solving with strategies for managing strong emotions and recurring relationship patterns. Mindfulness techniques are used to help people notice reactions without getting swept up in them.

People who struggle with people-pleasing, boundary problems, living around someone else’s drinking, or losing themselves in relationships will find sessions focused on clearer communication and self-directed choices. Practical homework, brief behavioral experiments, and motivational techniques are common tools used between meetings.

He conducts work in English and does not take international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and format details.

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