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Online therapist

Prof. Michael Feldler

Practical support for parents and families

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Credentials
LMHC
Experience
38 years
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Michael

Prof. Michael Feldler is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York. He has 38 years of experience and works with parents and families on everyday problems like stress, parenting, sleep, and relationship struggles.

He uses straightforward talk and practical tools so families can find calmer routines and clearer communication. He listens first to understand what is happening in the home and what matters most to each person.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to identify workable steps parents can try between meetings. The tone is direct and respectful with attention to both feelings and daily habits. Michael trained and supervised students in a college mental health clinic for many years, and he has a long history helping people with trauma, addiction, and mood concerns.

That background informs how he supports people managing grief, chronic illness, or big life transitions. In therapy he draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy to help people change unhelpful patterns and build stronger relationships. He also uses Client-Centered and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when they fit a family's needs.

Sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging to suit busy schedules. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that works for them.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and take steps that match their values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions by focusing on what matters most and building small, consistent actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down patterns of thinking and behavior into manageable parts and teaches specific skills to change them, which often helps with sleep, mood, and coping. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships shape current connections and communication; it can support parents who want clearer, more supported family interactions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person or family to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and everyday life. Techniques can be adjusted over time based on what proves helpful.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy families. Video calls let the therapist see family interaction when useful, while phone sessions fit tight schedules. Live chat and text-based messaging provide a way to check in between sessions or work through small problems as they come up. These options make it easier to keep therapy part of a real-life routine while using the approaches above to make steady progress.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting difficulties, and relationship problems.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Michael listens closely and helps people identify small, practical steps. He uses talk and exercises from several evidence-based methods to change patterns and improve daily life.
How long has he practiced?
He brings 38 years of professional experience, including long-term work with trauma, addiction, and mood-related issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, NY LMHC 001876, and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not accepting international clients and works with clients based where his licensure applies.
What formats are available for appointments?
Appointments can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How is cost handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
38 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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