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Dr. Michael Lembaris

Psychologist(he/him/his)
11 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Men's issues, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I'm a psychoanalyst. In weekly therapy, what I mainly offer is steadiness: a reliable hour where you can bring whatever's on your mind and think it through with someone who pays close attention. No pressure to perform or come with an agenda. Over time that adds up — things get clearer, and you notice the patterns you tend to repeat. No quick fixes, just a dependable place to work.

My approach to therapy

I'm psychoanalytically trained, but in weekly work that mostly shows up as close attention and steadiness rather than depth work. You bring what's on your mind; I help you make sense of it. Over time, one reliable hour a week tends to make a real difference.

What you can expect from me

Mostly just an easy conversation. You tell me what brings you in and a bit about what's going on, I ask some questions, and we get a feel for whether this is a good fit. Nothing you need to prepare — come as you are and we'll start from there.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Participatory, Open Minded, Inquisitive

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    Doctorate in Psychology at Alliant International University - California School of Professional Psychology, Certified in Psychoanalysis at Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis
  • License type
    CP (Clinical Psychologist) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Men's issues, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Brief Dynamic, Attachment Based, Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    160 Allens Creek Road ste 100
    Rochester, NY 14618