- Client-centered approach
- Practical coping tools
- 32 years experience
About Michael
Michael Dautrich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on men’s wellbeing and general life challenges. He brings a calm, straightforward style and offers steady support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, mood shifts, addiction, and relationship or parenting strain. He writes plainly and listens closely to what matters to each person.
Michael trained in social work and counseling, earning two master’s degrees in 1992: a Master of Social Work from Syracuse University and a Master’s in Counseling from SUNY Oswego. He worked for the New York State Office of Mental Health for 23 years before retiring from that role in 2015. He has provided individual and group therapy for 32 years.
In sessions he uses client-centered methods to follow the person’s lead and build on strengths. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Mindfulness practices and solution-focused steps are mixed in when they match the client’s goals.
People often bring concerns such as depression, bipolar mood challenges, substance use, trauma, grief, family conflict, intimacy worries, ADHD, and life transitions. He also addresses related issues like codependency, communication problems, chronic illness stress, and anger.
Michael works from New York and holds the LCSW credential. Sessions are conducted in English and he is open to working with international clients. To begin, readers are asked to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule based on availability.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on following the person's concerns and priorities. In practice this means the therapist asks open questions, reflects what he hears, and helps people name their goals so sessions feel relevant to everyday life. This approach fits issues like stress, relationships, and parenting worries. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, and then tests small changes. It is useful for anxiety, depression, bipolar mood management, and some addiction-related patterns. Mindfulness therapy adds simple attention exercises to reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments. Finding the right mix is a shared process. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust them based on the client's goals and preferences. Clients are encouraged to give feedback so sessions stay practical and goal-oriented. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which online options are available before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people practice skills between sessions in their normal routines, which often helps apply what is discussed in therapy.Areas of expertise
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Experience
32+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michael commonly address?
He regularly helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood challenges, addiction, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, ADHD, and life transitions.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are client-centered and practical. He listens first, then uses cognitive and mindfulness tools and goal-focused steps to make small changes.
How much experience does he have in practice?
He has 32 years of experience providing individual and group therapy in counseling settings, including long service at a state mental health office.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices out of New York.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.