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Michael Sacks

Therapist
27 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Sleep disorder, Anger management
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

If you’re looking for a therapist who asks, “How was your week?” and then waits for the hour to run out, Michael probably isn’t your guy.

With more than three decades of clinical experience, Michael listens for the patterns beneath what is happening now: why the same conflict keeps resurfacing, why stress turns into anger, or why a reaction feels bigger than the moment calls for. He works with adults facing anxiety, stress, emotional reactivity, relationship difficulties, and the lasting effects of painful childhood experiences.

My approach to therapy

Michael is engaged and practical. He asks thoughtful questions, offers honest insight, and helps you connect earlier experiences to present challenges. When useful, that work may include exploring “inner child” wounds: the fear, hurt, or unmet needs that still shape how you respond today. Together, you can turn those insights into changes you can use outside the therapy room.

What you can expect from me

Michael also works with adolescents and children. His extensive experience helps young clients feel safe enough to express what they may not yet have words for.

You don’t need to arrive knowing exactly what is wrong or how to explain it. Michael will help you make sense of what you’re experiencing and find a way forward.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Man
  • My style is
    Humorous, Warm, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    27 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Rider University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, AmeriHealth New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Sleep disorder, Anger management
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Parent Management Training (PMT), Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Biofeedback, Trauma Focused CBT, Behavior Management, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment Based Family Therapy, Behavioral, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    2329 New Jersey 34 Suite 101
    Manasquan, NJ 08736