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Michael Dautrich

Therapist
33 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Men's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience helping people navigate stress, transitions, and the deeper questions of their lives. My style is calm, practical, and down‐to‐earth—I focus on what actually helps you feel clearer and more capable. I work collaboratively, at your pace, and I bring both clinical training and long experience in real‐world problem‐solving. People often tell me they feel more grounded and understood after our conversations.

My approach to therapy

I offer a grounded, supportive space where you can think clearly, feel safe, and explore what’s going on beneath the surface. I blend practical strategies with deeper reflection so you can make sense of your experience and move forward in a way that feels authentic. My work is collaborative, paced to you, and centered on helping you feel more stable and empowered in your daily life.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, you can expect a calm, steady space where we slow things down and get a clear picture of what’s going on in your life. We’ll talk about what’s been stressful, what you want to feel more of, and what would make therapy genuinely useful for you. My goal is for you to leave that first meeting feeling understood, more grounded, and with a sense of direction.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Energetic, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    33 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Syracuse University, Masters in Counseling at State University of NY - Oswego
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Men's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    OCD, Anger management, Relationship issues
  • Therapy methods
    Transpersonal, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Positive Psychology, Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English