Michael Fabiano, LMHC

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Narrative-informed counselor focused on daily change

Details

Name	Michael Fabiano
Credentials	LMHC
Based in	New York
Licensed in	New York
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	3

About Michael

Michael Fabiano is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who uses narrative-informed approaches to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and low self-esteem. He aims to build a calm, respectful space where people can talk through what matters to them and find clearer ways forward.

Michael encourages clients to tell the story of their experience and notice the parts that feel stuck. He combines that storytelling focus with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness so people can test new behaviors between sessions.

Background and approach

Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person's needs. He also helps with communication problems, separation and divorce transitions, forgiveness work, and social anxiety. For people feeling isolated or unsure about life purpose, he offers ways to map values and small steps toward connection.

He can support efforts like quitting smoking or vaping through motivational techniques and goal-setting. Michael has three years of clinical experience working with adults in New York. He emphasizes straightforward conversation, goal tracking, and skills practice people can use outside of sessions.

The work is aimed at reducing distress and improving daily functioning through real, usable changes. Clients who choose him can expect clear explanations of methods, regular check-ins on progress, and an emphasis on practical options. He works in English and provides sessions using video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging.

What this therapist works with

His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem among the things Michael works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Michael directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Michael directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How Narrative and Skills-Based Methods Work Online

Michael uses Narrative Therapy to help people clarify their personal stories and see which parts of those stories feel limiting. This approach helps when patterns of worry, low self-esteem, or relationship problems feel like they are defining a person rather than being one part of their life.

He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on identifying values and taking small, committed actions toward them even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try practical experiments that change day-to-day behavior. Together these approaches help with anxiety, depression, and social fears by pairing insight with action.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to decide which approaches fit their goals, preferences, and comfort level. That process can be adjusted as progress is tracked and new needs emerge.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different situations. Video calls suit deeper conversations and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat allows shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options offer flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules and varied routines.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and self-esteem challenges. Additional topics include communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, isolation or loneliness, life purpose, smoking or vaping cessation, and social anxiety.

What is the therapist's general approach to therapy?

The approach mixes Narrative Therapy with client-centered conversation and practical methods from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. Sessions focus on telling one's story, identifying stuck patterns, and trying small behavior changes.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

He has three years of clinical experience working with adults in New York. That time has been spent combining narrative work with skills practice and values-based planning.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

The clinician is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York. His practice is based in New York.

Which languages are used in sessions and are international clients supported?

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

What session formats are available for online work?

Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow for shorter check-ins or longer conversations depending on what someone needs.

How does payment and cost work for therapy?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Contacting this therapist

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