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Michael Schwartz

Therapist(He, him, his)
9 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a passionate social worker with over eight years of experience dedicated to destigmatizing mental health and providing high-quality, compassionate therapeutic care. My work primarily focuses on serving underserved and LGBTQIA+ communities, though my skills and clinical expertise are highly transferable across diverse populations. I am committed to fostering empowerment, resilience, and equity in every therapeutic relationship.

My approach to therapy

In therapy, I work with compassion and a focus on your unique strengths. I believe every challenge has meaning, and together we can explore it in a way that helps you grow, build resilience, and feel more in control of your life. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to navigate whatever comes your way.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, we’ll work together to understand your needs and start building a collaborative treatment plan tailored to you. You can expect a safe, supportive space where any concern—big or small—can be addressed. Your plan will be flexible and evolve with you, ensuring that our work together continues to support your well-being every step of the way.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Participatory, Warm, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at New York University, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at New York University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, OCD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English