- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
- Motivational interviewing
About Nendler
Nendler "Dee" Michel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 24 years of experience. He works with people facing relationship strain, family stress, self-esteem concerns, career shifts, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, parenting challenges, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Dee uses a conversational, person-centered style. He listens first and gets a sense of the whole person before offering suggestions. He blends practical coaching with therapeutic conversation to address everyday struggles and life changes.
His sessions draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts. He brings in mindfulness, including simple breathing and meditation practices, to ease stressful moments and build focus. Motivational interviewing elements are used when change feels hard or stalled.
Dee also uses narrative and client-centered approaches to help people reframe experiences and understand patterns that keep them stuck. He has long experience working with people involved in the justice system and with those affected by child welfare, neglect, trauma, and abuse.
Beyond talk, he offers practical advice on health, fitness, and wellness when that is helpful to a person's goals. The work is aimed at increasing self-understanding and helping people take concrete steps toward the life they want.
Sessions move between listening, skill practice, and straightforward coaching. People who carry guilt or shame often bring specific events, identity questions, or relational pain; Dee helps them examine those concerns and figure out next steps.
Approaches used in online sessions
Dee commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thought patterns that increase anxiety, guilt, or low mood. CBT sessions often include practical exercises and simple behavioral steps that can be practiced between meetings.He also uses mindfulness practices such as breathing and brief meditations to help manage stress and bring attention back to the present moment. These tools can be useful for calming intense feelings or interrupting negative thought cycles.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dee treats approach selection as collaborative. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then try methods that fit those needs and adjust over time.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can use their break for a session. Therapists can adapt exercises and homework to work well over the chosen session format.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with relationship issues, family stress, self-esteem, career changes, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, parenting concerns, and guilt and shame.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses a person-centered conversational style with elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and narrative work to help people name, examine, and reframe guilt or shame without judging the person.
What is his clinical background?
He has 24 years of experience in human services, including work in child welfare and with people involved in the justice system.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and works with clients based in that region.
Can I work with him if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.