Michael Slik, LMHC

Michael Slik is a New York licensed clinician with 35 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, trauma, and relationship concerns. He holds an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - credential, reflecting formal training and state licensure to provide mental health assessment and treatment.

Throughout his career he has focused on helping individuals cope with the aftereffects of trauma and abuse, manage symptoms of depression and anxiety, and address addictive behaviors. He aims to work collaboratively with each person to build practical coping skills, clarify goals, and reduce sources of distress while honoring each client’s identity and life experience.

He strives to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored safely. Michael recognizes that reaching out for help takes courage and views that first step as an important milestone. He is committed to guiding people through the early stages of change and supporting ongoing progress toward healthier, more satisfying daily life.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online with a Practical Focus

Michael emphasizes evidence-based techniques that teach concrete skills for coping with stress and anxiety. These skills-based interventions help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop strategies to reduce worry, improve daily functioning, and strengthen emotional regulation.

For clients working through trauma and abuse, Michael uses trauma-focused methods that prioritize safety and gradual processing of painful memories. This work aims to reduce the intensity of trauma-related reactions and to help rebuild a sense of control and stability in everyday life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Michael discusses therapy goals and personal preferences with each person and adjusts techniques over time to best match their needs, goals, and pace. He works alongside clients to determine which methods feel most helpful and to refine the treatment plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions take place, with options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care when life is unpredictable, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver effective, ongoing support.