- Years in practice
- 25
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Anger management
About Michael
Michael Miano is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York with 25 years of experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and other life challenges. His style is straightforward and supportive, aimed at helping parents and individuals take practical steps toward change.
He uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and change behavior.
Background and approach
Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck and want to find the energy to change. Solution-Focused ideas are used to set clear, manageable goals. Sessions tend to be collaborative and goal-oriented.
Michael takes a direct yet respectful way of working, balancing challenge with encouragement. He helps people break problems into smaller steps and builds on what already works for them. Across his career he has provided counseling, crisis intervention, and community mental health services.
That background informs how he handles practical problems like sleep trouble, anger, or parenting stress. He also brings experience helping with mood issues such as bipolar disorder and panic symptoms. People who choose him can expect a therapist who listens, asks clear questions, and helps map out concrete next steps.
He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and steady support as people work toward clearer goals and better daily routines.
What Michael works with
Everything Michael lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Michael helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Antisocial personality
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Michael lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Michael’s Approaches Work Online
Michael combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in ways that translate well to online formats. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting the thoughts and habits that keep problems going and trying small behavior changes to test what helps. It is useful for anxiety, sleep trouble, mood concerns, and many parenting stressors. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to uncover what someone truly wants to change and to build motivation in short, manageable steps; it can be helpful for addictions, lifestyle shifts, and feeling stuck.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Michael discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods as needs evolve. He aims to make therapy a joint process where goals are clear and progress is tracked together.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversation. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is low or to fit a break at work. Live chat and text messaging provide shorter check-ins or notes between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing family, work, and daily life.
Questions people ask about Michael
What concerns does Michael help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, bipolar and mood concerns, trauma and grief, relationship strain, parenting issues, sleep problems, ADHD, and related problems.
What is his therapeutic approach like?
His style is direct and supportive. He combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused planning to set practical goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of experience in counseling, crisis intervention, and community mental health work, which informs his practical approach to common problems.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in New York and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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