Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
How Michael works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 32
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Michael
Michael Dautrich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 32 years of practice. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, substance use, mood concerns, ADHD, and anger. He offers straightforward, calm support to help people handle hard moments and move forward.
He meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps. In sessions he uses clear listening, guided reflection, and tools that fit a person’s life. He draws on approaches that include client-centered work, cognitive methods, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies.
Background and approach
Michael earned a Master of Social Work from Syracuse University and a Master of Counseling from the State University of New York at Oswego in 1992. He spent 23 years at the New York State Office of Mental Health before retiring from that role in 2015. His background includes both individual and group counseling across a range of concerns.
Typical conversations cover coping with mood changes, substance use, relationship and family stress, grief, and difficulties with focus or impulsivity. He also helps people managing life transitions, career strain, and intimacy or communication problems. Sessions aim to identify small, doable changes that reduce distress.
Michael offers a blend of listening and action. He helps people set goals, try new behaviors, and reflect on what works. His manner is patient and direct, with an emphasis on practical skills and steady progress.
What Michael works with
Everything Michael lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Michael's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Michael lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-centered work focuses on listening and understanding each person’s experience. The therapist helps people name what matters to them, and sessions center on those priorities to build trust and clear goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, mood issues, and anger management.
Mindfulness-based methods encourage present-moment awareness and simple exercises to reduce reactivity. These practices can help when stress, cravings, or strong emotions make it hard to think clearly.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, past efforts, and preferences, then suggest methods to try. Sessions are collaborative and adjusted as the person notices what helps.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for full conversations and visual cues, phone works well for lower bandwidth or when being on camera is difficult, while messaging and live chat are handy for brief check-ins or skill practice between calls. These options make scheduling more flexible and help fit therapy into busy lives.
Questions people ask about Michael
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and anger, and also works with issues like addiction, grief, relationship and family stress, and ADHD.
What is his general therapy style?
His approach is practical and person-focused, combining client-centered listening with cognitive and solution-focused techniques and mindfulness practices.
How much clinical experience does he bring?
He has 32 years of experience in individual and group therapy settings, including 23 years at the New York State Office of Mental Health.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing from New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts clients internationally.
What session formats are available?
He meets with people through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.