About Michael
Michael Slik helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, anger, depression, and questions related to LGBT identity. He is a licensed mental health counselor in New York and brings 35 years of professional experience to his work. Michael keeps conversations direct and straightforward so parents and individuals can focus on practical steps forward.
In sessions he aims to create an open and nonjudgmental space where people can say what they are feeling.
Background and approach
He listens for patterns that cause distress and helps clients notice small changes that make a difference. Michael uses plain language and concrete tasks rather than technical terms. He supports people who are looking to reduce overwhelming emotions and regain control over daily life.
That might mean learning calming skills, building routines, or addressing habits that contribute to addiction. He also helps people process difficult events and the ongoing impacts of past harm. Michael draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person's situation.
He works collaboratively to set goals and track progress over time. Sessions focus on what is useful now, with attention to practical tools and clearer thinking. To begin, he asks straightforward questions to understand immediate needs and priorities.
He then suggests small, achievable steps clients can try between meetings. Michael's style is steady and matter-of-fact, aimed at helping people feel more capable and less overwhelmed.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Michael uses evidence-based techniques that fit well into remote sessions. One approach focuses on teaching practical coping skills for stress and anxiety, such as breathing exercises, grounding methods, and step-by-step routines to reduce worry. These skills are easy to practice between sessions and review by video or text.Another common approach he uses helps people address patterns tied to addiction and harmful behavior. It centers on identifying triggers, planning alternative responses, and building short-term goals to break cycles. This work can be done through conversation, worksheets, and regular check-ins via messaging.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist asks about needs, goals, and daily life, then suggests options and adjusts based on what feels useful. Clients and the therapist make decisions collaboratively as progress unfolds.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different situations. Video lets the therapist and client read nonverbal cues, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for brief check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reminders and short reflections. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and maintain regular contact between meetings.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
Also works with
- Anger management
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Experience
- 35 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English