Michael Fabiano

Michael Fabiano is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with three years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and self-esteem concerns. He also addresses communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, smoking or vaping cessation, and social anxiety or phobia.

In sessions he focuses on practical strategies clients can try between meetings. He listens to how problems show up day to day and helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck. He uses straightforward methods to reduce worry, manage low mood, and improve how people relate to others.

Michael draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. He uses client-centered techniques to keep conversations grounded in each person’s perspective. Motivational Interviewing is part of his work when people want to change habits like smoking or vaping.

He explains options in plain language and helps set small, doable steps toward the goals people bring. Sessions include time to reflect, practice skills, and plan what to try next. He asks about what matters to each person and links that to practical action.

People who feel stuck about work, relationships, or purpose often come to talk about the next steps. To begin, readers are asked to follow the site’s matching and scheduling flow to arrange a first session.

How ACT and CBT inform online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and practice small behaviors that align with those values. It’s often used for anxiety, low mood, and questions about life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of behaving to reduce distress and improve functioning. It is frequently used for anxiety, depression, and social anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the conversation focused on each person’s experience and priorities, giving space for reflection and personal meaning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to try based on their goals and preferences. That process may involve mixing techniques, trying short exercises in sessions, and adjusting plans based on what feels manageable.

Session format details are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekly routine, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce the need to travel. The therapist will discuss how to structure sessions so they fit everyday life and support the practical steps people want to take.