About Michael
Michael Bellotti is a New York licensed mental health counselor with over 40 years of professional experience. He helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress and anxiety. He also supports those facing addictions, relationship tensions, and challenges tied to intimacy and family dynamics.
He speaks plainly and keeps sessions straightforward. Michael aims to make it easier to talk about hard feelings. He creates space for clients to say what they think without fear of judgment.
Background and approach
That first step toward change is acknowledged and respected. In sessions he listens for practical patterns that are keeping people stuck. He helps clients identify small, doable steps to manage anxiety, reduce urges tied to addictive behavior, and improve communication with others.
He also addresses issues that come up around forgiveness, control, and impulsivity. Michael draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and plan next steps. He uses approaches that focus on problem solving, emotional understanding, and behavior change to help with mood and workplace stress as well as social anxiety and phobia.
People working through divorce, midlife transitions, or difficult workplace dynamics may find the structure helpful. He also provides support around narcissism-related concerns and core communication problems. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Michael uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts and behavior. One common approach works on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them against real-life evidence to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This helps people who get stuck in worry or social anxiety learn different ways to respond to fearful thoughts.Another frequently used approach emphasizes changing behavior through repeated small actions. It helps with breaking cycles of addictive behavior, managing impulses, and rebuilding routines after a separation or midlife change. These methods aim at practical steps clients can try between sessions to see real change.
Choosing the right approach happens together. The therapist will listen to concerns, goals, and preferences and recommend which techniques to try first. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is working and what needs more focus.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when screen time is comfortable. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging provide a way to share thoughts between sessions or fit support into a work break. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact and follow through on therapeutic steps.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Experience
- 40 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English
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