Michele Karloff

Compassionate therapy with practical tools

LCSW New York

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Michele

Michele Karloff is a licensed clinical social worker offering therapeutic support to people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression, parenting and career concerns.

Background and approach

She brings a decade of clinical experience and a client-centered attitude that emphasizes empathy and collaboration as clients work through difficult transitions and everyday struggles. Michele practices from New York and welcomes English-speaking and international clients.

Her approach blends client-centered therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), tailoring sessions to each person’s needs and preferences. Michele draws on experience providing both individual and group counseling in clinical settings to help clients develop practical coping skills, clarify values, and improve communication patterns.

She is attentive to sensitive topics including adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, body image, immigration-related challenges, hospice and end-of-life care, and other concerns listed in her focus areas. Michele frames therapy as a collaborative process that begins by understanding the client’s priorities, then moving toward actionable strategies and supportive reflection.

She invites prospective clients to take the initial step toward change and offers flexible online options to fit varied schedules and circumstances.

Practical approaches for online emotional support

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding the client's perspective, offering nonjudgmental empathy and support to help people explore feelings and priorities. This approach is useful when someone wants a respectful space to reflect, build self-awareness, and strengthen personal agency.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors through structured exercises and skill-building. CBT is often applied to stress, anxiety, depression, and habits related to addictions, providing concrete tools for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past, then adapt methods over time to find the best fit for the individual. Clients and therapist work together to track progress and adjust strategies as needs evolve.

Online sessions offer flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule therapy around work, family, and travel. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, ongoing support and practical interventions without requiring travel, which can help maintain momentum between sessions and fit therapy into a busy life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Michele commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem, depression, parenting and career issues, as well as a range of additional focus areas such as adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric concerns, body image, and immigration issues.

What is Michele's therapeutic style?

Michele uses a combination of client-centered therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), emphasizing empathy while helping clients develop practical coping strategies and new patterns of thinking and behavior.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 10 years of professional experience working in clinical settings, including individual and group counseling, which informs her practical and supportive approach.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

Michele holds the LCSW credential with license number NY LCSW 072248 and practices from New York.

Does she work with nonlocal or international clients?

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

Which session formats are offered?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Parenting issuesCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks PhobiasPostpartum depressionProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English