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Michael Masters, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Michael is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Michael. View 17 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New York

Recent reviews

Michael is a wonderful therapist. He is kind, patient, insightful, and truly makes me feel like we are achieving real progress together. I’m very grateful.

Aug 2024

Words can't express my gratitude towards Michael. I am able to delve deeply into my biggest problems and have a guide by my side that listens and helps me through it all. I have not felt this good and secure about myself for a long time, if ever. Thank you.

Jul 2024

More about Michael

  • 5 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCSW

For the last 5 years, I have been in clinical practice with individuals and families in New York City. Before that I was a community organizer that counseled families and individual clients particularly impacted by systemic conflicts, trauma/abuse/neglect, mental health disorders and anxiety or anger management. I experience great joy by supporting your courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life, and I guarantee that I will always be here to support and empower you in that journey.

Specialties

Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes Stress Anxiety Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Depression Coaching Compassion fatigue Abandonment Adoption and Foster Care Aging and Geriatric Issues Antisocial Personality Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant Personality BDSM Kink Alternative Sex Culture Blended Family Issues Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain illness and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment Issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster Dependent Personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic Violence Drug and Alcohol Addiction Emptiness Expats Family of Origin Issues Family Problems Fatherhood Issues Fertility Issues First Responder Issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame HIV / AIDS Intellectual Disability Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Military and Veterans Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural Concerns Narcissism Obsessions Compulsions and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality Disorders Phobias Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and Discrimination Process addiction (porn exercise gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-Harm Self-love Sex Addiction Sexual Assault and Abuse Sexual Dysfunction Sexuality Smoking/Vaping Cessation Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Traumatic Brain Injury Women's issues Workplace issues Young Adult Issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Jungian Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Michael Masters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457981102.

  • LCSW · New York · 094415 · Expires October 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Michael Masters

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

17 reviews

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Clients mention: Helpful Best therapist Grateful Great Insightful Listens Thank you Amazing Anxiety Comfortable

Michael is a wonderful therapist. He is kind, patient, insightful, and truly makes me feel like we are achieving real progress together. I’m very grateful.

Aug 2024

Words can't express my gratitude towards Michael. I am able to delve deeply into my biggest problems and have a guide by my side that listens and helps me through it all. I have not felt this good and secure about myself for a long time, if ever. Thank you.

Jul 2024

Honestly, shattered my idea of what a therapist could do with mental health. He asks the questions I need to ask and gives me practical tools to take into the real world. He helps me to see the journey of mental health.

Jun 2024

Best therapist i’ve ever had in my life dude brings out the inner bond in me and helps me be a better clinician, i wish i could be his friend

Jun 2024

Michael is highly intuitive and an amazing support

Apr 2024

I think Michael is very respectful and in tune with my thoughts and fears. I think he responds quickly and with helpful tips of how to get on through day to day processes!!

Mar 2024

Great therapist

Mar 2024

He's the real MVP

Jan 2024

Mr. Masters is an excruciatingly patient man, ever present, and a diligent lisgener. He offers a variety of stress management skills and is very knowledgable in stories and parables that can help to shift perspectives. He has drastically aided my ability to face adversity and continue practicing my faith.

Sep 2023

He is kind, thoughtful, pushes me but in a way that is beautiful. Really enjoying this time and my opportunity to grow.

Jul 2023

Michael is very professional and I am super comfortable with him. I was a wreck and went through emotional roller coaster over 4 years. Just within 2 months of weekly sessions with Michael, he was patient, he doesn’t judge and he guided me to a better place. I am very thankful and appreciative of Michael’s knowledge and listening and coaching skills. Thank you Michael

Jun 2023

Michael is the best therapist I have ever worked with. I can feel myself progressing and growing. I’m so grateful to have connected with him.

Jun 2023

Micheal manages often to hit the nail on the head and helps me explore my thoughts . It’s surprising that even with an ocean

May 2023

Michael is great at listening. He’s incredibly talented empathetic. He also likes asking difficult questions that really make me think.

May 2023

Has a pleasant demeanor, easy to work with and open up to. Sessions with him are always very welcoming and helpful. Very insightful and had me figured out fairly well pretty quickly which helped to be able to figure out how to motivate me and enlighten etc.

Apr 2023

I've never connected to a therapist like I have with Michael. He is able to find the root causes of my pain and help me digest them. I find myself taking multiple deep breaths to release stress and anxiety when we talk. It has been so helpful.

Mar 2023

It's right there in the name, Michael is a master at his craft. Gifted at balancing the give and take of the therapeutic relationship, Michael listens to the important aspects and offers relevant insight in a gentle and effective way.

Apr 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Michael Masters offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Michael Masters works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Michael Masters speak?

Michael Masters speaks English.

How many years of experience does Michael Masters have?

Michael Masters has 5 years of experience.

Where is Michael Masters licensed to practice?

Michael Masters is licensed to practice in New York.

Does Michael Masters accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Michael Masters does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Michael Masters offer?

Michael Masters offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Michael Masters?

Michael Masters can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Michael Masters?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.