Michele Albano, LCSW

Michele Albano is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York with 25 years of practice. She aims to help people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Michele meets clients where they are and focuses on practical steps people can try right away.

She offers a calm and compassionate presence and listens for what matters most to each person. Michele has supported people facing depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and self-esteem struggles. She also helps with relationship strain, parenting stress, career questions, ADHD, and life transitions such as midlife change.

Her approach blends straightforward techniques with reflective work. Michele uses strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and shift everyday behaviors. She incorporates elements of Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice stress reactions and become less reactive.

She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for clients who have trauma symptoms and want a structured way to process painful memories. Michele adapts methods to each person’s pace and priorities rather than following a fixed formula.

People who choose Michele can expect a practical focus on daily coping skills, clearer communication, and steps toward goals that fit real life. She encourages small experiments between sessions to test new ways of handling stress and relationships.

Approaches that translate to online work

Michele uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT often focuses on small, practical steps that people can practice between meetings to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy, which teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Mindfulness can help when stress makes it hard to concentrate or sleep.

For trauma-related symptoms, Michele uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to guide structured processing of painful memories when appropriate. That approach aims to reduce the emotional intensity of past events over time.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Michele discusses goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then tailors methods to each person’s needs. She involves clients in deciding what to try and adjusts pace as needed.

Many people find online therapy easier to fit into busy days because it can reduce travel time and allow appointments during breaks or between errands. If you prefer to know the exact session formats offered, confirm current options before booking so you can pick arrangements that fit your schedule and daily routines.