I'm pleased with be my experience
Andrew Michaels, LMHC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Andrew is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Andrew. View 28 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in New York and South Carolina
Recent reviews
Andrew is extremely supportive and wants to help in whatever way he can. He draws on knowledge in a wide range of psychological fields and can offer a personalized approach to developing healthy dialogues and perception of self. I have already experienced benefits from therapy in my daily life after just a few sessions.
More about Andrew
- 20 years' experience
- Male
- LMHC, LPC
I have thirty years experience in the mental health field. I have extensive knowledge and experience working with people suffering from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, OCD, trauma, PTSD, domestic violence, complicated grief and relationship issues. I also work with LGBTQ+ population around the issues of sexual identity, relationship issues and coming out to famililes and peers. For 17 years I have worked in a day treatment program where I provided individual, group and family counseling targeting clients suffering with range of issues from ADHD , physical/sexual abuse and substance abuse. I am currently devoted to clients suffering from Schizophrenia, Schizo-Affective Disorders and Major Depression where I provide them with psychoeducation regarding , symptomatology, and connecting them to community services to optimize their functioning in the community.
I am a highly trained clinician who enjoys working with a multicultural population where I treat all my clients with sensitivity and respect. I incorporate a vast range of clinical interventions into my practice: CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Person-Centered, Anger Management, Relaxation Training and Psychoanalytic Treatment.
Listening to others in a caring and empathetic manner has been crucial in my ability to develop trusting relationships with others. I maintain a nonjudgmental stance with awareness of one's cultural beliefs and values and provide an atmosphere where one has the ability to cope through difficult times within their lives. Being able to reach for help is a crucial step in your decision to make a change in your life. Regardless what comes across in our lives, we have the ability to choose one’s way, to challenge ourselves through our struggles and become stronger individuals. I am looking forward to working with you.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
Anger management
Depression
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Cancer
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Andrew Michaels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033645163.
- LMHC · New York · 007765 · Expires September 2025
- LPC · South Carolina · 7232 · Expires August 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, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Andrew Michaels
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
I'm pleased with be my experience
Andrew is extremely supportive and wants to help in whatever way he can. He draws on knowledge in a wide range of psychological fields and can offer a personalized approach to developing healthy dialogues and perception of self. I have already experienced benefits from therapy in my daily life after just a few sessions.
It has been a short amount of time with my therapist but I trust him and felt good about opening up.
Andrew is approachable, supportive, and insightful. He has a great demeanor and genuinely cares.
Andrew is very attentive and really helps me understand what’s going on with Me. I am very grateful for his help.
He has been of great help and support in my time of need. Has greatly assisted me in understanding thoughtfulness and gratitude.
Punctual and is empathic.
I’m doing better. Thank you Andrew.
Positive energy
Andrew is awesome
Very kind and a great listener
Very very helpful, kind and compassionate.
Andrew's top quality is his obvious and very genuine compassion. He really felt like a trusted friend who would listen, not judge, and show real empathy. He gently accompanied me through a difficult moment in my life, and helped make it easier.
Andrew Michaels was very helpful. In March of 2020 I was stressed out because of the coronavirus. I have a psychiatrist, but never tried therapy before. He gave good advice to my unique needs of keeping healthy in this traumatic time. He also is a good listener and conversationalist. He also shared helpful articles, and responded promptly to my messages.
A great listener who is able to talk me through issues. Someone I can trust to give me the best advice and figure out what needs to be done. Andrew is someone I would highly recommend to anyone who is in need of help.
Honestly Andrew has been the best counselor I’ve worked with in my past 26 years of living. He helps me every week to get better and feel better. I was in a really bad point and I really need help. I’m glad that I got paired up with Andrew because he’s really helped me progress and makes me feel normal.
Great listener and VERY knowledgeable. 10/10
He is very understanding and tries to work through your issues one at a time.
Andrew is a wonderful counselor. He is a good listener and provides insightful feedback. I feel very much at ease when talking with him. He offers many suggestions with great clarity. It is a pleasure to work with him.
He is peaceful to talk to. He makes me feel not alone in what I’m going through. It’s hard not to get stuck in my head and negative thoughts. He brings me back to reality.
I am so glad to have been matched with Andrew. I feel so much better than before we started and it's been a blessing to have his help.
Amazing guy! Listens to you and shares a lot of his wisdom. Highly recommended.
He always listens to what I have to say and offers advice and often speakes from personal experience witch is what I like most about him, very genuine!
I enjoyed working with this counselor. I had clearly defined goals at the beginning of the process, and he tailored our sessions to move toward meeting those goals. I appreciated his efforts to incorporate wisdom and techniques from outside sources (books, articles, Web sites, etc.), as well as offering his own experiences. I am grateful for the time we spent working together.
I like that Andrew always has a little focus on me even when he tries to direct me to understand other people's feelings, and for me not do anything rash.
Andrew is a great guy! We connected very well. He understands and responds well to my concerns.
Andrew provided great techniques that helped me with my anxiety. I highly recommend Andrew for your counseling, therapy needs.
I would like to keep my information private. But I can say that with the sessions I've had with Andrew Michaels have been incredibly helpful. I actually look forward to my sessions with him. He's incredibly knowledgable and empathic. So far I have been very pleased with my seIf and would highly recommend Andrew and this website.
Frequently asked questions
Does Andrew Michaels offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Andrew Michaels 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 Andrew Michaels speak?
Andrew Michaels speaks English.
How many years of experience does Andrew Michaels have?
Andrew Michaels has 20 years of experience.
Where is Andrew Michaels licensed to practice?
Andrew Michaels is licensed to practice in New York and South Carolina.
Does Andrew Michaels accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Andrew Michaels 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 Andrew Michaels offer?
Andrew Michaels offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Imago Relationship Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Andrew Michaels?
Andrew Michaels 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 Andrew Michaels?
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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When you tap CHAT NOW 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.