Michael Coley, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 5 years in practice

Michael Coley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides individual therapy for adults in New York.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 098044 · expires June 2027
NPI: 1154276335 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 5
Languages: English

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About Michael

Michael Coley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides individual therapy for adults in New York. He focuses on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk through what matters most to them.

He uses a strengths-based, holistic approach that looks at the whole person - mind, body, and emotions. Sessions emphasize resilience and the value of each person’s lived experience.

Background and approach

Therapy moves at a pace set by the client and emphasizes practical steps alongside personal reflection. In sessions he works collaboratively, helping people notice patterns and build on what already works. He supports folks in increasing self-awareness and making changes they can sustain.

Communication skills and attachment concerns are common topics that come up in his work. He also helps people who feel isolated or who are rethinking their life purpose. Men’s issues are an identified focus, and he offers a respectful place to talk about pressures and identity.

Conversations often include ways to handle loneliness, improve communication, and set realistic goals. Michael brings five years of clinical experience to his practice as an LCSW. He aims for practical, achievable steps that fit a client’s life.

His approach is straightforward: listen first, then plan changes together.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Online support

How he adapts evidence-based approaches for online work

Michael draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and relationship patterns. One approach emphasizes working with strengths and resilience, helping people identify skills they already use and expand them to manage stress and anxiety. This method suits people wanting concrete coping tools and clearer everyday routines.

Another focus is on attachment and communication patterns, which looks at how past relationships shape current behavior. Sessions include noticing interaction styles, practicing new ways of speaking, and trying small experiments to improve connection and reduce isolation. This can help with relationship strain, loneliness, and communication problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to figure out what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what’s helping, try techniques, and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are useful when a shorter check-in is needed or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging let people share thoughts between sessions and keep momentum on goals. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep steady progress over time.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Michael focus on?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like attachment and loneliness.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are collaborative and paced to the person. He uses a strengths-based, holistic approach that emphasizes resilience and practical steps.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has five years of experience working as a clinician in therapy settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in New York.

Can sessions be held in other languages or internationally?

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

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does billing and cost work?

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

How do I get started with therapy?

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