- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Michael
Michael Fabiano is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with three years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and low self-esteem. Michael also works with concerns such as communication problems, divorce and separation, loneliness, and smoking or vaping cessation, as well as social anxiety and phobia.
In sessions he focuses on practical strategies clients can try between meetings. He uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to notice and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and act in line with those values.
Michael uses client-centered and mindfulness-based ideas to slow things down, listen closely, and help clients notice what is happening in the moment. Motivational interviewing is part of his toolkit for people aiming to change habits such as smoking or vaping. The mix of approaches is aimed at being straightforward and usable in daily life.
He describes the therapeutic relationship as collaborative. Someone with social anxiety might work on specific situations they find hard, practice new ways of responding, and use small experiments outside sessions. Michael encourages follow-through with short, concrete steps and review of what helped and what did not.
People in New York who prefer working with an LMHC can complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How Michael uses ACT, CBT and client-centered methods online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and decide what matters most to them. It focuses on small actions tied to personal values rather than trying to remove difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches ways to identify and test thoughts that feed anxiety and to try new behaviors in real situations. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so people feel heard and can clarify their own solutions.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Michael will collaborate with each person to pick approaches that fit their goals and preferences. He checks in on what is working and adjusts the plan based on feedback and real-life results.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can help fit meetings into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also make it easier to practice techniques between sessions and bring real situations into discussion without promising a particular format.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and self-esteem worries. Additional areas include communication problems, divorce and separation, loneliness, smoking or vaping cessation, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his general approach in sessions?
The approach blends practical strategies from CBT with values-focused work from ACT and client-centered listening. Sessions emphasize short, doable steps to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of experience as a practicing mental health counselor. That experience is applied to the specific concerns listed on his profile.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor, abbreviated as LMHC, and works from New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up or matching steps.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.