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Michael Gardner

Therapist(He/Him/His)
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues, Trauma, Chronic conditions
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I work with adolescents, adults, and families who are navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional challenges, and life transitions. As an African American psychotherapist, I understand how cultural identity, lived experience, and systemic stressors can shape mental health. I strive to create a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported as you build self-awareness, resilience, and confidence in your day-to-day life.

My approach to therapy

My approach is holistic, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive. I use a humanistic and integrative style, drawing from evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), narrative techniques, and mindfulness-based tools. Therapy is collaborative and tailored to your needs, values, and goals, with a focus on connection, insight, and meaningful change.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, we’ll focus on getting to know each other and understanding what brings you to therapy. I’ll invite you to share your concerns, goals, and any questions you may have, while also explaining how therapy with me works. You can expect a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we begin building trust and clarity around what you’d like to work toward.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Affirming, Holistic, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSEd (Master of Science in Education) at Lehman College of the City University of New York, MC (Masters in Counseling) at Alfred University
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, 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
    Anxiety, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues, Trauma, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Children, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    2005 Palmer Avenue 606
    Larchmont, NY 10538