Michelle Bronster

Strengths-focused practical therapy

LCSW New York

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Michelle

Michelle Bronster is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who blends practical, skills-based work with a client-centered outlook.

Background and approach

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) among other approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship concerns, offering strategies such as mindfulness, emotion regulation, and communication skills to address daily challenges.

With a decade of professional practice, Michelle uses an adaptive style that meets clients where they are, shifting between shorter-term solution-focused work and longer-term support as needed. Her background includes extensive group and individual work informed by dialectical behavior therapy techniques, and she often incorporates grounding exercises, relaxation training, and psychoeducation into treatment plans.

Michelle treats a wide range of life adjustments and complex concerns including compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, ADHD, chronic illness and pain, hospice and end-of-life issues, attachment and family problems, and challenges related to sexuality and identity. She offers sessions through multiple remote formats and notes that scheduling can be adjusted according to availability.

Applying evidence-based approaches to online care

Michelle commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based techniques in online work. CBT focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete tools for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and stress management. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns and emotional bonds, helping people understand and change how they relate to others and cope with family or attachment-related challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then adapt techniques over time so that therapy remains relevant and practical for the client’s circumstances.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow for greater scheduling flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapeutic work into busy lives, offer opportunities for shorter skills-focused check-ins or longer sessions, and support continuity of care when in-person visits are not feasible.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family problems, compassion fatigue, sleep issues, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What is her general therapeutic approach and style?

Her approach is adaptive and client-centered, often using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness, emotion regulation, and solution-focused techniques to build practical skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 10 years of professional experience working in a variety of settings and has substantial experience running DBT-informed groups and individual sessions.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the credential NY LCSW 083394 and practice location listed as New York.

In which language can sessions be conducted and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats does she offer for online work?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working with her?

To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesDepression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteem ADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityJealousyMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobias Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyHypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English