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Michael Russell
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
New York

In-network with

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York (formerly Empire), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Oscar Health, Oxford, and United Healthcare

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, Men's Issues, OCD, and Stress

Great to meet you!

Welcome! My name is Michael and I'm here to listen, support and work collaboratively with you on your therapeutic journey. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression or feeling overwhelmed with everyday life stressors I am here to assist you. Whether you're dealing with past emotional struggles or just not feeling like yourself, I am here for you. If you're looking for a safe non-judgmental space to talk to a skilled therapist, you've already taken the first step.

A bit about my approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is an integrative therapeutic approach from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Person Centered Therapy; Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP); Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) various other therapeutic approaches.

What you can expect from our first session

Therapy is a journey and you are not alone in this. I understand that taking the first step can be a difficult one. Allow me to utilize my experience in assisting you to get through these difficult times and support you throughout your journey. My clients can expect to take away from each session an increase sense of self-awareness and understanding.


Michael's style is

Challenging
Open-minded
Solution-oriented

Insurance carriers Michael accepts

Aetna
Anthem
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Oscar
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare

More about Michael

MS (Master of Science) at St. John's University
License type: LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor)
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
More specialties: Anger Management, Relationship Issues, and Grief, Loss
Modalities: Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Psychodynamic, and Acceptance & Commitment (ACT)

Locations

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166 Broadway Ste 16
AMITYVILLE, NY 11701