Michael Masters, LCSW

Michael Masters is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York. He brings five years of clinical practice to conversations about stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, and intimacy-related concerns. He aims to make therapy straightforward and practical so people can take small steps that add up.

Before clinical practice, he worked as a community organizer. That background shaped how he listens to people impacted by systemic conflicts and trauma. He often draws on those experiences when helping people talk through anger, relationship strain, parenting stress, and compassion fatigue.

Michael uses a mix of approaches to meet real-world needs. He works with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and take workable actions. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build different habits. He also brings client-centered listening to make sure each person’s experience guides the work.

Sessions focus on practical tools and honest conversation. Michael supports people facing loss, life changes, self-esteem struggles, and sexual or intimacy-related issues. He also addresses concerns tied to adoption, attachment, caregiving, chronic illness, and kink or alternative sexual cultures when those topics come up.

People can expect a collaborative process that balances emotion with skill-building. Michael invites clear goals and steady progress while respecting each person’s pace and values.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to someone and encouraging small committed actions that reflect those values; it can help with anxiety, grief, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and teaches concrete skills to reduce unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for stress, depression, and addiction. Client-Centered Therapy centers on respectful, nonjudgmental listening so the client’s own perspective guides the pace and topics.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Michael will discuss which methods match a person’s goals and preferences, and then test what fits best in early sessions. The process is collaborative and may blend elements from different approaches as needs change.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help maintain continuity when schedules or locations change. Ask about available session formats when scheduling to pick what works for timing and practical needs.