Nendler "Dee" Michel

Nendler "Dee" Michel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who helps people manage anger and other everyday struggles. He uses a calm, conversational style to get to know each person first. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than jargon. Dee often blends talk therapy with life coaching ideas to support real change.

With 24 years of experience in human services, he draws on a mix of approaches to meet each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Mindfulness tools such as breathing and simple meditation are offered to reduce stress and reactivity.

Dee has long experience supporting people affected by trauma, neglect, and the child welfare system. He also has a background working with people involved in the justice system and those coping with substance use concerns. That history shapes a practical, nonjudgmental way of helping people get back on track.

Common concerns he addresses include relationship and family conflict, parenting stresses, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and career-related stress. He also supports those dealing with addiction, ADHD, bipolar issues, and the aftermath of infidelity or separation.

Sessions are aimed at increasing self-understanding and building workable strategies for everyday life. He offers straightforward feedback, coaching on healthy habits, and conversational therapy that helps people move toward the life they want.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Nendler "Dee" Michel draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in session. Client-centered work means the therapist follows the person's lead, listens closely, and focuses on what matters most to the individual. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify patterns of thinking and behavior that increase anger, anxiety, or depression and teaches practical skills to change them.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Dee will help clients decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjust techniques as progress is made. The process is collaborative, with planning and skill-building guided by the client's needs.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and supporting continued work when in-person meetings would be difficult. These practical benefits often help people keep momentum between sessions while they practice new coping skills.