- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose
- Communication issues
About Michael
Michael Coley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with five years of experience. He offers individual therapy for adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, and life changes. He also focuses on attachment issues, communication problems, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, and men's issues.
He uses a strengths-based approach that highlights what already works in a person's life. He pays attention to mind, body, and emotions, and helps people notice resources they may be overlooking. Sessions are collaborative and paced to fit each person's needs.
In practical terms Michael helps people increase self-awareness and build skills they can use between sessions. He encourages clients to identify small, doable steps when a larger change feels overwhelming. Conversations often include reviewing how daily habits, relationships, and routines affect mood and motivation.
Michael frames therapy as a process of experimenting and adjusting. He works with clients to track what changes feel helpful and what needs rethinking. This approach aims to create steady, sustainable shifts rather than quick fixes.
People who come for help with life purpose can expect concrete attention to values, choices, and next steps. He supports exploration of what matters now after changes in work, relationships, or health. The focus stays practical and grounded in everyday decisions and actions.
How therapeutic approaches are used online
He often applies strengths-focused techniques that build on what already works in a person's life. This involves identifying existing resources, breaking down goals into small steps, and tracking progress over time. It can help with stress, anxiety, and motivation when changes feel overwhelming.He also attends to connections and attachment patterns by looking at how relationships shape feelings and behavior. Conversations may include practical communication exercises and reviewing interactions to spot unhelpful patterns. These methods are useful for people working on relationship concerns, communication problems, or feelings of isolation.
Choosing the right way to work is collaborative. The therapist will discuss which approaches fit a person's goals, preferences, and daily routine. Together they try methods, note what helps, and adjust the plan as needed to find a workable style.
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography. Many people find online sessions fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commute time. Ask about the available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions can be scheduled to fit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment, communication problems, isolation and life purpose.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He uses a strengths-based approach that looks at mind, body, and emotions. Therapy is collaborative and paced to help people try practical steps and see what helps.
What is his background and experience?
He has five years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. That experience has involved working with adults on stress, relationships, and life transitions.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices there. Sessions are offered to adults in that location.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details are provided during the sign-up process.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process connects you and sets the initial appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.