Prof. Michael Feldler, LMHC
Experienced counselor who listens and guides change
Details
| Name | Prof. Michael Feldler |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMHC |
| Based in | New York |
| Licensed in | New York |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 38 |
About Michael
Prof. Michael Feldler is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 38 years of clinical experience. He offers calm, direct support for people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and major life changes.
He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps that can make day-to-day life feel more manageable. He draws on Narrative therapy ideas to help people reframe painful stories about themselves. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-based approaches when those fit a person's goals.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral techniques and client-centered listening are mixed in when they help reduce symptoms and improve coping. Michael has taught and supervised students in a college mental health clinic for many years. That work informs how he explains concepts and coaches people through change.
He aims to make sessions understandable and useful from the first meeting. In sessions he listens for what matters most and then helps identify steps to try between meetings. He often helps people name patterns that keep them stuck, test new behaviors, and notice small shifts that build over time.
The focus is on practical progress rather than jargon. Michael practices from New York and conducts online sessions as well. Conversations cover relationships, parenting strain, identity concerns including LGBT issues, trauma histories, sleep and eating problems, and workplace stress.
He welcomes straightforward conversations about symptoms and goals, and helps clients shape a plan that fits their life.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues among the things Michael works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: 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.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Internal Family Systems: 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 acceptance approaches work online
Many people find Narrative therapy useful for noticing the stories they tell about themselves and changing those stories. In plain terms this means talking through a problem, identifying how it became part of your life, and trying new ways to describe and act differently. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in relationships and how early connections shape current reactions; it can help with intimacy, parenting strain, and trust issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to try first, check how they feel about the process, and adjust over time. Goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands guide those decisions so therapy stays relevant and workable.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a fuller conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day. Live chat and text let people check in between sessions or use shorter exchanges when that fits better. These options make it easier to match therapy to a person's schedule and comfort level.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does this therapist address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and related issues such as grief, intimacy, parenting, and sleep or eating problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines Narrative ideas with acceptance and cognitive work and a client-centered stance. Sessions focus on listening, naming patterns, and trying practical steps between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 38 years of clinical experience and many years teaching and supervising students in a college mental health clinic.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a New York LMHC credential and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to those within the supported regions.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How do I start therapy with him and what does it cost?
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