Therapist profile
Michael Dautrich, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting focus
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- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness techniques
About Michael
Michael Dautrich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing from New York with 32 years of experience. He helps adults manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting strain, and mood conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder. Sessions are aimed at practical coping and clearer day-to-day choices.
He trained with a Master of Social Work from Syracuse University and a Master in Counseling from SUNY Oswego, both completed in 1992. Much of his career was spent at the New York State Office of Mental Health, where he provided both individual and group therapy for over two decades before retiring from that role in 2015.
Michael uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods. He draws on client-centered work to listen and set goals together. Cognitive-behavioral tools are used to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Mindfulness and solution-focused techniques offer short-term strategies for handling stress and problem solving.
His experience includes work with trauma, substance use, and family-related struggles. He also addresses issues tied to intimacy, abandonment, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and communication difficulties. The approach is practical and focused on what helps clients in daily life.
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. Prospective clients are encouraged to review online therapy options and complete the matching questionnaire to schedule a first meeting.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Michael draws on client-centered therapy to listen to each person's situation and goals, then helps set clear priorities for sessions. That approach is useful for sorting through family and parenting concerns and for deciding what to focus on first.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, or mood problems. CBT provides practical exercises and behavior changes that can be worked on between visits to improve daily functioning.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the early work. He will collaborate with the client to choose techniques that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean combining client-centered listening with CBT exercises or brief solution-focused strategies for particular problems.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and reducing travel time. Since the specific session formats are not listed in his biography, confirm current online options before booking. The therapist and client can then pick the setup that best suits scheduling, check-ins, or shorter focused meetings.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
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What types of family and parenting concerns does he address?
He helps adults facing parenting strain, family conflict, communication problems, and issues tied to caregiving stress or divorce.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a practical, client-centered style that combines listening with concrete tools from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches.
How much experience does he bring to therapy?
He has 32 years of clinical experience, including 23 years working for the New York State Office of Mental Health.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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