Michael Masters, LCSW
New York · 5 years in practice
Michael Masters is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York.
License and registration
- LCSW, New York
- 094415 · expires June 2028
- NPI
- 1457981102 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Michael
Michael Masters is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York. He draws on Jungian ideas alongside practical therapies to help people facing trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, and life transitions. He offers straightforward, calm support for people seeking clearer direction or relief from overwhelming feelings.
He spent five years in clinical practice in New York City after a background as a community organizer. That organizing work involved counseling people affected by systemic conflict, trauma, abuse, neglect, and struggles with anger or mental health challenges.
Background and approach
Those experiences shaped his focus on real-life problems and practical solutions. In sessions he combines Jungian Therapy with approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered methods. He uses Jungian ideas to help people notice patterns and symbols in their lives, and CBT or ACT tools to change unhelpful habits and manage symptoms.
The result is an approach that balances meaning with concrete skills. Michael also addresses a wide range of specific concerns, from addiction, parenting stress, and caregiver strain to intimacy issues, LGBTQ topics, and work-related stress. He listens for what matters most and then works with each person to set realistic steps forward.
His style is collaborative and focused on finding what works in daily life. People can expect sessions that look at both emotional patterns and practical routines. Michael aims to make therapy a place for honest conversation, steady support, and gradual change.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Michael names
- Jungian Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Bringing Jungian and Practical Therapies Online
Michael integrates Jungian Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address both personal meaning and everyday coping. Jungian Therapy helps people notice recurring life patterns, dreams, or symbols and consider how those themes shape current struggles. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches ways to accept difficult feelings and commit to actions that match personal values, which helps with anxiety, depression, and life change.Finding the right approach is a shared process. Michael will work together with each person to decide whether exploring deeper symbolic material, practicing ACT exercises, or using CBT tools feels most useful. He tailors sessions to goals and preferences, mixing depth work and skills-based practice as needed.
Online therapy lets people connect in ways that fit their lives. Video calls provide face-to-face conversation for in-depth exploration. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief reflections, CBT homework check-ins, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and help therapy fit around work, caregiving, or travel.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Michael address?
He helps people with trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, career stress, and related concerns listed in his specialties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He blends Jungian Therapy with practical approaches such as ACT and CBT and uses a client-centered stance. Sessions mix exploration of personal meaning with concrete skills for daily life.
What background does he bring to sessions?
He has five years of clinical practice in New York City and prior work as a community organizer counseling people affected by systemic conflict and trauma.
Where is he located and what credential does he hold?
He practices in New York and holds the credential LCSW, listed as NY LCSW in his profile.
Can I work with him if I live outside the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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