Michael Dautrich
Seasoned LCSW offering practical, compassionate therapy
LCSW New York
- Experience
- 32 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Michael
Michael Dautrich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New York who offers therapy rooted in practical strategies and long clinical experience.
Background and approach
With 32 years in the field, he draws on a broad background that includes individual and group work as well as many years with the New York State Office of Mental Health.
His approach blends evidence-informed techniques with a person-centered stance to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, and relationship and family challenges. He also addresses issues like grief, self-esteem, intimacy-related difficulties, parenting and career concerns, ADHD, and a range of related areas including chronic illness and caregiver stress.
His practice integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered, mindfulness, existential, and solution-focused methods to tailor support to each person's needs. Michael accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English, and he works through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Prospective clients begin by selecting Start Therapy, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to his availability.
Integrating proven approaches into online care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior and developing practical strategies to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client's own experience and creates a supportive, nonjudgmental space for exploring feelings and goals, which can be helpful for issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, and grief.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from New York or from other locations, and they allow clients to continue work on practical skills and coping strategies between meetings.
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Experience
32+ years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English