Michael Fabiano, LMHC

Michael Fabiano is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York who supports individuals learning to navigate complex emotional landscapes. He works with people facing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and self-esteem concerns, offering a compassionate and collaborative therapeutic relationship that centers the client’s experience.

Michael encourages exploration of personal insights and life circumstances to foster meaningful growth. He aims to empower clients with practical strategies and steady emotional support, tailoring interventions to each person’s unique needs, concerns, and goals. Sessions focus on creating a respectful, empathetic space where clients can clarify priorities, build coping skills, and make progress at a pace that feels manageable and relevant to everyday life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and accept difficult thoughts or feelings while committing to actions that support a meaningful life. It is often useful for anxiety, low mood, and problems with motivation because it focuses on living in line with what matters most.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress. By identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and developing practical coping skills, CBT can help with anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and reflects the client’s experience. This approach supports personal insight, self-acceptance, and growth in areas like self-esteem and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Michael collaborates with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors work to what feels most useful and practical for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations while working toward your goals.