
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)