Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Compassion fatigue
How Michael works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New Jersey
- Years in practice
- 27
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Michael
Michael Geisert is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New Jersey with 27 years of professional experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and the fallout from trauma. His work also covers addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and support for parenting challenges.
He draws on client-centered ideas and strategies from positive psychology to shape conversations and goals. He also uses elements of mindfulness, acceptance-based work, and emotional-focused techniques to help people notice patterns and try new responses.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical tools and steady progress rather than quick fixes. His background includes work in outpatient and inpatient addiction and mental health settings, juvenile justice, public schools, colleges, and services for U.S. military and veterans. That range has shaped an ability to work with different life situations and cultural perspectives.
Michael emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every meeting. Therapy sessions are tailored to each person’s needs. He works with clients to set clear, achievable goals and build skills for everyday life.
Whether someone is coping with a specific crisis or gradual life changes, he focuses on practical strategies and steady support. Michael encourages people to be curious and brave as they try new approaches. He offers tools to reduce overwhelm, manage strong emotions like anger, and build routines that support recovery and growth.
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
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Compassion fatigue
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Intellectual disability
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Evidence-based approaches for online care
Michael uses client-centered work and positive psychology to shape sessions, focusing on strengths and practical next steps. Client-centered work means conversations are guided by the person's goals and pace, helping them feel heard and in control. Positive psychology brings attention to strengths and small changes that build momentum.He also uses mindfulness and acceptance-based techniques to help people notice emotions and respond differently. Mindfulness practices teach simple ways to calm the body and refocus attention, useful for anxiety, anger, and stress. Acceptance-oriented strategies support managing difficult feelings without getting stuck trying to eliminate them instantly.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs and goals, try methods that fit those priorities, and adjust the plan over time. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions remain practical and focused on measurable improvements.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow flexibility for busy lives. Video is useful for a full conversation and visual cues, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, chat can be a quick check-in, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options help fit therapy into work, caregiving, and other daily demands.
Questions people ask about Michael
What kinds of concerns does Michael help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and addictions. He also supports people facing grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions emphasize client-centered conversation, practical skills, and gradual change. He uses positive psychology, mindfulness, acceptance strategies, and emotional-focused techniques to help people notice patterns and try new responses.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 27 years of professional experience across multiple settings. That includes work in addiction programs, mental health clinics, juvenile justice, schools, colleges, and veteran services.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in New Jersey. His practice is based in New Jersey.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Formats vary to suit schedules and what feels most useful for check-ins or longer conversations.
How are sessions paid for and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.