Michael Dautrich, LCSW
New York · 32 years in practice
Michael Dautrich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 32 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and major life changes.
License and registration
- LCSW, New York
- 045081 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1588235386 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 32
- Languages
- English
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About Michael
Michael Dautrich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 32 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and major life changes. He meets individuals where they are and focuses on practical ways to feel steadier day to day. Michael aims for clear, direct conversations that help people identify what matters and take manageable steps forward.
He trained in social work and counseling, earning a Master of Social Work from Syracuse University and a Master of Counseling from the State University of New York at Oswego in 1992.
Background and approach
Michael spent over two decades at the New York State Office of Mental Health, working in both individual and group therapy settings before retiring from that role in 2015. Michael blends several approaches to fit each person's needs. He uses client-centered methods to listen deeply and build trust.
He applies cognitive-behavioral tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also draws on existential themes to help people find meaning during life transitions. Mindfulness and solution-focused techniques appear when quick, practical shifts are useful.
These tools help with symptoms of trauma, substance use concerns, relationship and family stress, parenting challenges, and attention-related difficulties. Michael works with people facing mood disorders, bipolar concerns, and chronic pain or illness. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented while staying flexible to the person's pace.
Michael offers a calm, experienced presence and focuses on creating steps that fit into real life. He welcomes conversations about what people want therapy to look like and how to reach those goals.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Michael names
- Existential Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Approaches that guide online sessions
Michael uses client-centered work to start most relationships, which means listening closely and shaping sessions around the person’s concerns and goals. This approach helps people feel heard and creates room to try specific strategies that fit their life.He also uses cognitive-behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday problems where patterns of thinking affect mood and action.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Michael will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and the issues at hand, and he adjusts plans as progress is made.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction and visual cues, while phone sessions work well if bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or fit brief conversations into a busy day. These formats offer flexibility to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or travel, and let people choose the way they communicate best.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Michael focus on?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Michael combines client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral and existential approaches, using practical exercises and open conversation to meet immediate needs and larger questions about meaning.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 32 years of experience working in individual and group therapy settings, including more than two decades with the New York State Office of Mental Health.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NY LCSW, based in New York.
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 accommodate different schedules and communication preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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