Michael Miano, LMHC - Therapist in New York

About Michael

Michael Miano is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on practical help for families and parents. He communicates plainly and directly so people can talk about what matters. He aims to create a straightforward, respectful space where someone can describe stress, anxiety, relationship strains, or parenting concerns and get a plan that makes sense.

He has 25 years of clinical experience in counseling, crisis intervention, and community mental health in New York.

Background and approach

That background includes work with mood disorders, addictions, trauma and grief, and issues that commonly come up during life transitions. His list of practice areas includes depression, bipolar disorder, anger, sleep problems, ADHD, and intimacy-related concerns. Michael uses Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with a client-centered stance that keeps the person’s goals in view.

He tends to be direct and supportive, adapting steps to each person’s situation rather than following a single script. Sessions typically focus on clear problems and concrete next steps. He believes people do better when they feel respected and challenged to try new ways of coping.

Michael also draws on solution-focused ideas to identify immediate changes that ease daily life. Parents who want tools for communication, behavior, or managing stress will find practical strategies during sessions. Based in New York, Michael holds the LMHC credential - Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

He offers work aimed at helping people take the first steps toward change and build steady habits that support healthier family life.

How Michael Uses Practical Therapies Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's needs so the work fits their life. It helps when someone needs a respectful space to talk through family stress or parenting questions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets specific thoughts and behaviors and helps people try small changes that can reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or manage mood problems.

Choosing the right way to work together is part of the process. Michael will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped before. He aims to make decisions together, adjusting methods as progress and real-life demands shape the plan.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy family routine and to use short check-ins or longer sessions as needed. The combination of practical approaches and flexible formats helps people try strategies at home and bring questions to the next visit.

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.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?

Michael works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, family and parenting difficulties, mood disorders, addictions, trauma and grief, sleep problems, and issues with self-esteem and intimacy.

What is the therapist's approach in sessions?

He uses a client-centered style combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to focus on practical steps. Sessions emphasize direct support and problem-solving tailored to each person.

How much experience does he have?

Michael has 25 years of experience in counseling, crisis intervention, and community mental health while practicing in New York.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor with registration NY LMHC 001053 and practices in New York.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available for working online?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Anger management

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 25 years
Licensed: New York
Languages: English

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