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Michael Zone, Lcsw - Therapy For The Real World

Therapist
21 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, OCD, Stress management
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

You’re doing great on the outside, but behind closed doors, you are completely exhausted.

I help individuals who feel overwhelmed by life's demands bridge the gap between keeping up appearances and managing the hidden toll that stress takes on their relationships, health, and focus. Whether you are dealing with a constantly anxious mind, low energy, burnout, or deep self-doubt, my approach is designed to help you break out of the exhausting loops and find real momentum in your daily life.

My approach to therapy

We are not here to chase a temporary good mood. This is about getting better, not just feeling better.

This practice is built on a simple but incredibly powerful shift: we don't wait for your thoughts to clear or your anxiety to disappear before we move. This isn't passive talk therapy focused on over-analyzing the past, nor is it a space where we just debate your worries. Together, we look at exactly what staying stuck is costing your life right now, and we design concrete, real-world steps you can take right away. We focus entirely on helping you take control of your actions so you can run your life effectively, regardless of what your mind or emotions are telling you in that moment.

What you can expect from me

Stop waiting until you "feel ready" to take control of your life.

My ideal client is anyone who feels trapped by their own thoughts, stress, or responsibilities and is ready for a practical, action-oriented way forward. Whether you are hitting a wall in your career, your relationships, your self-esteem, or your mental health, you do not have to carry this reality on your own. If you are excited to stop fighting the internal weather and start making real, observable progress today, I encourage you to connect with me. Let's do this together.

Please note: My practice is designed solely for anxiety and behavioral growth. I do not treat active suicidal ideation, self-injury, eating disorders, substance abuse, or bipolar cycles. If you are experiencing these, please seek a higher, specialized level of care.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Direct, Solution Oriented, Participatory

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    21 years of experience
  • Training
    Masters in Counseling at CW Post Campus Long Island University, MSW (Master of Social Work) at Adelphi 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, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, OCD, Stress management
  • More specialties
    Men's issues, Relationship issues
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Behavioral Activation (BA), Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Humanistic, Exposure Response Prevention, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Biofeedback
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    534 East 83rd Street APT A
    New York, NY 10028
Offers free consultationsNext available