About Michael
Michael Dautrich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than three decades of experience. He offers straightforward, calm support for people wrestling with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, grief, and major life changes. Michael writes and speaks plainly so parents can quickly see if his style fits their needs.
He uses clear, practical methods in sessions. Clients can expect conversations that focus on current problems and steps to feel better.
Background and approach
Michael combines client-centered listening with skill-building tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices. Michael trained at Syracuse University, earning a Master of Social Work, and also holds a Master’s in Counseling from the State University of New York at Oswego.
He worked for the New York State Office of Mental Health for 23 years before moving into other counseling roles and independent practice work. Over 32 years he has run both individual and group sessions. He often helps people manage emotion regulation, addiction recovery, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and chronic health or caregiving stress.
His background includes work with trauma and post-traumatic stress. In sessions he focuses on practical steps people can try between meetings. That might mean trying targeted thought exercises, practicing brief mindfulness, or setting small goals to change daily routines.
Michael aims to partner with clients to find what works for their life and needs.
Therapy approaches and online care that fit your life
Michael combines client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy to help people make practical changes. Client-centered therapy means conversations focus on the person in front of him, listening carefully and helping you set the pace. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches specific exercises to reduce anxiety, manage mood swings, or handle ADHD-related challenges.He also uses mindfulness techniques to teach short attention and grounding practices. These tools help with stress, cravings in addiction recovery, emotional reactivity, and staying present during difficult moments. Michael treats finding the right approach as a team effort - he will work with each person to identify goals and try methods that match their needs and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy with him is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or for a quick check-in. Live chat or text messaging can be useful for brief updates, momentary coaching, or when typing feels more comfortable than talking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule or to connect across time zones.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Abandonment
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 32 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English
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