Nendler "Dee" Michel

Practical, person-centered therapy for real-life challenges

LCSW New York

Experience: 24 years in practice
Focus areas: Relationship, Family, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Nendler

Nendler "Dee" Michel offers a practical, person-centered approach for people seeking clearer thinking and steadier emotional footing.

Background and approach

With 24 years in the human services field and the LCSW credential, he blends conversational listening with evidence-informed methods to help clients address concerns such as relationships, family dynamics, anxiety, depression, substance use, grief, and life transitions.

Dee emphasizes getting to know the whole person before suggesting strategies, so goals and interventions reflect each client’s values and daily realities. He commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients reframe unhelpful thoughts and build workable coping skills, while incorporating mindfulness practices and motivational techniques to support sustained change.

His experience includes work in child welfare and with people involved in the justice system, and he also integrates coaching-style guidance on wellness, nutrition, and fitness when relevant. Based in New York, Dee aims to increase clients’ self-understanding and provide practical tools that move them toward the life they want.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes active listening and collaboration, inviting clients to lead conversations while the therapist reflects and clarifies to deepen self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, offering practical exercises and skill-building that translate well to virtual sessions. Mindfulness therapy introduces breathing, grounding, and present-moment awareness practices to reduce reactivity and increase emotional regulation, which can be guided effectively over video or audio.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works together with each client to clarify goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on what feels most helpful and practical for the client's life. That partnership helps shape a plan that matches needs, preferences, and progress.

Online therapy with this provider offers flexible ways to engage: video calls for deeper conversation, phone sessions when video is not possible, and live chat or text-based messaging for shorter check-ins and between-session support. These options make it easier to fit consistent care into busy schedules and to continue work through life changes while using evidence-informed techniques.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

He works with a wide range of issues including relationships, family and parenting challenges, self-esteem, career transitions, stress and anxiety, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, and intimacy-related problems.

What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?

Sessions commonly include client-centered listening, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and narrative elements to explore personal stories and change patterns.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The therapist brings 24 years of experience in the human services field, including work in child welfare and with individuals connected to the justice system.

What are the therapist's credentials and location?

He holds the LCSW credential and practices out of New York; the specific license record is NY LCSW 090247.

In which language are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are conducted in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs and schedule.

How is cost handled for therapy sessions?

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

What is the process to begin working with this therapist?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English