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Michael Miano

Michael Miano

LMHC

New York

Direct, goal-focused counseling with practical steps

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, New York / 001053
Experience
25 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

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    • Motivational support
    • CBT strategies
    • Goal focused

    About Michael

    Michael Miano is a licensed mental health counselor in New York with 25 years of experience. He helps people who feel stuck by offering practical, direct support. He works with those facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, bipolar mood challenges, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns.

    He uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and habits. He also draws on client-centered and solution-focused ideas to tailor sessions to each person’s goals. Sessions are focused on clear steps and small experiments people can try between meetings.

    Michael aims for a respectful, caring, and straightforward approach. He creates a working relationship that is both nurturing and challenging so people can talk honestly about hard issues. He emphasizes sensible goals and steps that fit daily life.

    With experience in crisis intervention and community mental health, he brings practical problem-solving to complicated situations. He supports people dealing with grief, trauma, sleep problems, parenting strain, career transitions, ADHD, and issues tied to identity, purpose, or isolation.

    He encourages the courage it takes to seek change and stays focused on what the person wants to achieve. People who prefer a collaborative, goal-focused counselor may find his style helpful.

  2. Approaches that guide online work and progress

    Michael uses Motivational Interviewing to help people discover their own reasons for change and to build motivation step by step. This approach is useful for addiction, ambivalence about change, or when someone wants clearer direction for making life adjustments.

    He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, panic, and managing mood swings by breaking issues into manageable parts.

    Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to goals and preferences, then suggest which methods to try first. Together they check progress and adjust the plan so it fits the person's needs and daily routine.

    If you plan to try online sessions, please confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed, and let people try strategies between sessions where they live their day-to-day lives.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Antisocial personalityCommunication problemsFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    25+ years

    Listed in

    New York

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does Michael address?

    He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood challenges, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, ADHD, and related life changes.

    What is his therapeutic style like?

    He takes a direct and supportive approach that combines motivational work with practical cognitive techniques. Sessions focus on collaborative goal setting and small, doable steps.

    How much experience does he have?

    He has 25 years of experience in counseling, crisis intervention, and community mental health.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York and practices from that location.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with him?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are session costs handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin sessions with him?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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