- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and recovery
- CBT and mindfulness
About Michael
Michael Dautrich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing with 32 years of experience in New York. He focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, depression, and managing life changes. He also addresses problems like ADHD, intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, and career stress.
He trained in social work and counseling at Syracuse University and SUNY Oswego, completing both degrees in 1992. For 23 years he worked within the New York State Office of Mental Health before retiring from that role in 2015. That long public-sector experience shaped his familiarity with a broad range of issues.
In sessions he uses client-centered work to listen and clarify what matters most to each person. He pairs that with cognitive approaches to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practical strategies for change. Mindfulness-based techniques are offered to help manage stress and ground attention in the moment.
Solution-focused methods are used when people want short-term, goal-oriented work. Existential ideas may come into play for those facing questions about meaning, values, or major life transitions. These approaches are mixed to match how someone prefers to work and what they want to address.
He has experience leading both individual and group therapy in community and agency settings. People who come for help often want concrete steps to handle anxiety, substance concerns, parenting challenges, or recurring family patterns from their upbringing. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm session options and scheduling details before booking.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can clarify what matters most to them and decide on next steps. It is useful when someone wants a respectful space to sort through family patterns and personal goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and habits, then practices specific techniques to change them. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood, addictive behaviors, and repetitive family-driven reactions.
Mindfulness-based techniques teach attention skills to reduce reactivity and manage stress in daily life. These methods often complement CBT and client-centered work when people want tools for calmer responses.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean focusing on practical strategies, exploring meaning and values, or combining techniques across approaches.
Session formats are not listed in the supplied biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often adapt pacing, exercises, and homework to fit how someone prefers to meet and work.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of family issues does he work with?
He helps people who are affected by patterns from their family of origin, including communication problems, attachment issues, and persistent role expectations.
What therapy style does he use in sessions?
He blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness techniques to address thinking patterns and stress management.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 32 years of experience providing individual and group therapy, including 23 years working for the New York State Office of Mental Health.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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