Michael Blady, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 36 years in practice

Michael Blady is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 36 years of professional experience.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 020477 · expires April 2027
NPI: 1801964283 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 36
Languages: English

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About Michael

Michael Blady is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 36 years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. He also supports those facing career challenges, executive coaching needs, compassion fatigue, addiction concerns, and life transitions.

He keeps conversations direct and respectful. Sessions are shaped to fit each person’s situation rather than a one-size-fits-all script.

Background and approach

Michael aims to create a space where people can talk honestly about what’s wearing them down and what they want to change. Over decades of practice he has worked with professionals and people in high-stress roles as well as others seeking everyday coping strategies. He leans on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical tools to reduce symptoms and build clearer direction.

Progress is tracked by looking at what changes feel useful in daily life. Michael emphasizes collaboration. He and the person in therapy set goals together and adjust plans as needed.

This includes short-term problem solving and longer-term work on patterns that keep coming up. People who choose his approach can expect straightforward communication, attention to real-world stressors, and a focus on skills that make day-to-day life easier. He offers video, phone, chat, and text formats to match different needs and schedules.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes

Online support

Approaches that guide online sessions

Michael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical change. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with clearer, more useful patterns; this helps with anxiety, low mood, and day-to-day coping. Another frequently used method targets problem-solving and skill-building for work and life stressors, offering concrete steps for career challenges and compassion fatigue.

Choosing the right method is collaborative. Michael will work with each person to figure out which approach matches their goals and preferences. Treatment is adjusted over time based on what helps most in everyday life, whether that means short-term coaching or deeper work on recurring patterns.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video works well for in-depth conversations and reading nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can fit into short breaks or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, coping strategies between sessions, and staying connected when schedules are tight.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Michael focus on?

He supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, career and coaching concerns, compassion fatigue, and life changes.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He keeps sessions direct and respectful, tailoring conversations to each person. The approach centers on practical steps and collaborative goal setting.

What is his professional background?

He has 36 years of professional work experience and has worked with people in high-stress roles and professionals seeking career support.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to meet different scheduling and communication needs.

How is cost handled?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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