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Michael Blecher

LCSW @ Michael C. Blecher LCSW

Specialty
  • Addiction
  • Depression
  • Anxiety Disorder
In Practice

3 years

License

USA / New York / 099995

Insurance

Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna

Contact

631-403-2504

1115 Broadway ste 922 9th floor, New York, NY 10011, USA

About

I offer both in-person sessions in Manhattan and virtual therapy across NYS, because I believe therapy should meet people where they are—both literally and emotionally. That belief grew out of my own journey into this work. My path to becoming a therapist began with a deep curiosity about how people make sense of their lives. I first studied film and psychology, where I learned how stories shape identity and emotion—how the ways we tell our stories can both help and limit us. Over time, I became drawn to helping people explore those stories directly, which led me into community organizing and ultimately into clinical social work. I previously volunteered as an EMT, which taught me how to stay grounded and responsive in high-pressure moments—skills I now bring into therapy, especially when supporting clients through crisis, trauma, or intense emotional distress. My background includes experience in research, community mental health, and intensive outpatient settings. I’ve supported

Age

36

Faith

None

Gender

Male

Languages

English

Finance
Cost per session

$100- $250 USD

Sliding scale

Yes

Pro bono

No

Payment methods

Credit card, Debit card

Qualifications
School

Fordham University

Sessions
Modalities
  • Individual Therapy
Clients
Ages served
  • Young Adults (18-25)
  • Adults (25-65)
  • Seniors (65+)
Treatments
Treatment approaches
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Compassion Focused Therapy
Issues
  • Abandonment Issues
  • Addiction
  • Adverse Childhood Experiences
  • Depression
  • Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief and Loss
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex Posttraumatic Stress (C-PTSD)
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