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Michael Fabiano

Therapist blending practical skills and empathy

LMHC New York

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Michael

Michael Fabiano is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York who blends practical skills with empathic listening to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem challenges.

Background and approach

He uses evidence-informed techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and integrates mindfulness and acceptance-based practices to strengthen emotional regulation and presence. He also works with concerns such as relationship and communication problems, social anxiety and phobia, divorce and separation, loneliness, life purpose, forgiveness, and smoking or vaping cessation.

Across a collaborative relationship he emphasizes personalized strategies and clear goals so clients can make meaningful changes in daily life. With three years of clinical experience, Michael aims to build a supportive therapeutic environment that balances practical interventions with a client-centered stance.

His style focuses on helping people develop new skills, clarify values, and take steps that align with their priorities while honoring each person’s lived experience.

Online approaches that combine skills and presence



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients spot and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering concrete tools for managing anxiety, low mood, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing inner experiences while clarifying personal values, supporting work on life purpose, relationship choices, and persistent worry. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person’s perspective, using empathic listening and collaboration to build insight and motivation for change.

Choosing the right approach often happens together. The therapist works collaboratively to explore which methods fit a client's goals, symptoms, and preferences, and may combine elements from different approaches as the work evolves. That allows for practical skill-building alongside deeper exploration of values and meaning.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it possible to continue therapeutic work from varied locations and to use shorter or longer interactions depending on needs, while maintaining consistent engagement and progress with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, and depression, and also supports people facing communication problems, divorce and separation, loneliness, life purpose questions, forgiveness work, social anxiety and phobia, and smoking or vaping cessation.
What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?
The practice incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered and mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing to tailor interventions to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Michael brings three years of professional experience working with clients on emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are the therapist's credentials and where are they located?
He holds the LMHC credential with New York registration NY LMHC 017106 and practices from New York.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Clients can choose from video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their schedule and preferences.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English