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Michael Fichter

(He/him)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
New York

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, and Grief, Loss
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Great to meet you!

I have a combined experience of 19-years as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and School Psychologist. I have worked in provide practice, school settings, a community mental health clinic and a residential treatment program.

A bit about my approach to therapy

Together, we will cultivate insight and resilience, empowering you to reclaim agency over your life and cultivate healthier responses to adversity. My therapeutic approach fosters an empathetic environment, nurturing growth and self-discovery as we navigate your emotional landscape and work towards realizing your desired emotional well-being.

What you can expect from our first session

As your therapist, I am committed to embarking on this journey alongside you, guiding you towards a deeper understanding of your unique challenges and the intricate interplay between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, all of which profoundly influence your mood.

Michael's style is

Warm
Inquisitive
Open-minded

Insurance carriers Michael accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare

More about Michael

MS (Master of Science) at Mercy College
License type: LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York)
Gender: Cisgender Male
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents and Adults
More specialties: ADD/ADHD, OCD, Sleep disorder, LGBTQIA+, Stress, Anger Management, Men's Issues, Relationship Issues, Identity Issues, Trauma, and PTSD
Modalities: Positive Psychology, Psychoanalytic, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Multi-Systemic (MST), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Strength-Based, Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Exposure Response Prevention, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Behavior Modification, and Brief Dynamic