Michael Dautrich

Michael Dautrich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with decades of experience helping people navigate stressful and painful life moments. He offers a calm, straightforward presence for people dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship strain, and issues around self-esteem and intimacy. He speaks English and works from New York and with international clients when appropriate.

Michael uses clear, practical methods in sessions. He listens first, then helps people set realistic goals. He draws on problem-solving tools and mindfulness practices to reduce distress and increase daily coping skills. Sessions are conversational and focused on what people want to change.

He trained at Syracuse University and the State University of New York at Oswego, completing graduate degrees in social work and counseling in 1992. Over a 32-year career he provided individual and group therapy and worked for the New York State Office of Mental Health for 23 years before retiring from that role in 2015.

Michael often blends client-centered listening with cognitive and solution-focused techniques. He also uses mindfulness and existential ideas to help people find meaning after loss or life change. This mixture aims to be practical and personal rather than technical.

People typically come to him for help with trauma and abuse, substance use concerns, parenting stress, chronic health issues, ADHD, and major life transitions. He helps clients break problems into manageable steps and build everyday habits that support recovery and resilience.

How his approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a respectful relationship. Online or remote sessions can still focus on the person’s experience, offering space to talk through feelings and priorities as they come up.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT can be used to address anxiety, depression, addiction patterns, and stress by practicing skills and tracking progress between meetings.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches ways to notice thoughts and bodily reactions without getting swept away by them. These practices can reduce reactivity and help with coping during distressing moments.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions may mix listening, skills practice, and short exercises tailored to what the person wants to accomplish.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which online options are offered before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions for fitting therapy into a busy life, avoiding travel time, and making it easier to schedule shorter check-ins or evening meetings. Talk with the therapist about practical arrangements and what will work best for day-to-day life.