Prof. Michael Feldler , LMHC

Prof. Michael Feldler is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York who brings decades of experience to work with individuals, families, and children facing a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression. He is recognized as a trained specialist in individual, family, group, trauma, and addiction treatment and applies that training to meet each client's unique needs.

Over the course of his career he has worked in diverse clinical settings and for more than fourteen years has served as an instructor and supervisor to undergraduate and graduate students in a college-based mental health training clinic. His teaching and supervision roles inform a reflective approach to care that values learning, skill development, and thoughtful clinical practice.

Clinically he draws from a variety of therapeutic modalities, including psychodynamic, client-centered, REBT, CBT, DBT, inter-relational, motivational, and family approaches, tailoring interventions to address both presenting problems and deeper patterns that influence wellbeing. He emphasizes careful listening, attention to motivation for change, and collaborative exploration of thoughts and feelings to support movement toward greater connection, reduced isolation, and personal growth. He is also a trained group therapist with experience leading groups focused on trauma and addiction.

Approaches in Online Care with Prof. Michael Feldler

Prof. Michael Feldler uses therapeutic methods that help clients build awareness, strengthen relationships, and develop practical skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then clarify values-guided actions to move toward a meaningful life - it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional needs and behavior, working to improve connection, trust, and intimacy in relationships and to address abandonment or attachment issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist listens deeply and supports the client in finding their own solutions, which can be especially helpful for building self-esteem and navigating grief or identity concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Prof. Michael Feldler collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as the work unfolds to ensure the treatment remains responsive and practical.

Online therapy with Prof. Feldler is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and the convenience of engaging from different locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access timely support, and fit therapy into a busy life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor their approach to each client's situation.