- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Nendler
Nendler "Dee" Michel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 24 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with anxiety, stress, relationship and family problems, addiction, trauma, grief, and struggles with self-esteem or career changes. Dee also works with issues around parenting, intimacy, and coping with life changes.
Dee uses a relaxed, conversational style that centers on getting to know a person before offering guidance. He combines Client-Centered Therapy with practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and includes mindfulness, breathing, and meditation exercises when useful. Motivational interviewing and narrative therapy also appear in his approach to help people clarify goals and reframe life stories.
Sessions can include discussion, skill practice, and straightforward recommendations about health and daily routines when those relate to a client’s goals. He draws on long experience in child welfare and criminal justice settings to address trauma, neglect, addiction, and the ripple effects these experiences have on relationships and parenting. Dee also brings coaching elements for people who want focused goal work around career or behavior change.
Clients meet someone who aims to combine practical advice with listening and reflection. He discusses coping techniques for anxiety and anger, works through patterns that affect relationships, and helps people consider new ways of handling setbacks. The emphasis is on clear steps and everyday tools rather than abstract theory.
If you want to start, follow the site button to view online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Dee Uses CBT, Client-Centered Work, and Mindfulness Online
Dee often blends Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness techniques in his work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person can explore concerns and decide on next steps. CBT looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches concrete skills to test and change those patterns. Mindfulness practices involve simple breathing and attention exercises to reduce reactivity and support calmer responses to stress.Choosing the best approach is something the therapist and client do together. Dee will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adapt methods as progress and needs become clearer. That collaborative planning helps keep sessions practical and relevant to daily life.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to practice skills and apply strategies in day-to-day settings between meetings, with the therapist offering feedback and adjustments during follow-up sessions.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with anxiety, stress, relationship and family difficulties, substance abuse, trauma and grief, self-esteem, career changes, and parenting concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a relaxed, conversational, person-centered style and mixes in practical techniques from CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative work.
How much experience does he have?
He has 24 years of experience working in human services, including child welfare and justice system settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first appointment?
Use the site button to view online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.