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Nendler "Dee" Michel, LCSW

Practical, conversational therapy for life's pressures

24 years in practice · based in New York · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Nendler

Nendler "Dee" Michel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and everyday life changes. He speaks plainly and keeps sessions conversational so clients can talk through what matters most. Dee aims to help people build confidence, improve communication, and get practical steps that fit their lives.

He draws on 24 years of experience in human services and social work in New York.

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Background and approach

That background includes work in child welfare and with people involved in the justice system. Those roles shaped his focus on trauma, neglect, substance use, and the challenges of parenting and blended families. Dee blends several approaches to meet individual needs.

He uses client-centered techniques to understand each person's priorities. He brings cognitive behavioral tools to help reframe thoughts and lower anxiety. He also includes mindfulness practices like breathing and brief meditations to reduce stress in the moment.

Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. Clients can expect clear suggestions for improving physical health, routines, and coping skills when relevant. Dee also uses motivational interviewing and narrative elements to help people find what they want to change and why it matters to them.

The overall aim is simple: increase self-understanding, reduce unhelpful patterns, and create steps toward the life a person wants. Dee combines life coaching skills with clinical work to support growth mentally, physically, and spiritually.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Nendler "Dee" Michel blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to support online clients. Client-centered work begins by listening closely to a person's concerns and priorities so treatment matches their goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can ease anxiety and improve mood. Mindfulness practices teach simple breathing and focusing exercises to reduce stress and bring attention back to the present moment.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Dee treats this as a collaborative process - he will talk with each person about what seems most useful and adjust methods as needs and goals evolve. The plan is shaped by client preferences, day-to-day life, and what produces small, steady progress.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth or cameras are limited, live chat suits short check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflections between sessions. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule while keeping momentum toward change.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Dee commonly address?
He helps people with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship and family issues, substance use concerns, grief, trauma, self-esteem, parenting, and related life changes.
What is the general therapy style and approach?
Dee uses a relaxed, conversational style that centers the client's goals. He combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative elements.
How much experience does this therapist have?
He brings 24 years of experience in human services and social work, including work in child welfare and with people affected by the justice system.
Where is Dee licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How does the cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Dee?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
24 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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