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Michael Geisert

Therapist
16 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Hawaii and New Jersey with with over 30 years of experience. My background includes outpatient and inpatient addiction and mental health programs, Juvenile Justice, US military and veteran services, and counseling in public schools and colleges. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to reach out for help and awareness to move forward. I am here to support, develop helpful tools, and clear these disruptions to enhance your life.

My approach to therapy

I use client-centered, CBT, ACT, positive psychology, and mindfulness-based approaches to help you manage symptoms, understand patterns, and practice practical skills you can use in daily life. I have experience working with clients through stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, addictions, and anger. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, as we navigate this journey together.

What you can expect from me

If you’re ready to feel less stuck and more empowered, I’d be honored to work with you. I offer virtual individual and couples therapy for adolescents and adults in New Jersey and Hawaii, with experience in addiction, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and stress. Visit my website to see my real-time availability, confirm your insurance, and book a consult.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Man
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Affirming, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    16 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Howard University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New Jersey, Hawaii)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Hawaii, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, PTSD
  • More specialties
    OCD, Sleep disorder, Anger management, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Processing (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English