- Person-centered approach
- Practical skills
- Stress reduction
About Nendler
Nendler "Dee" Michel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on practical help for people facing relationship strain, career stress, parenting pressures, and money and financial issues. He speaks plainly and aims to make sessions feel conversational and down-to-earth. If you need straightforward guidance and a calm listener, Dee frames work around where you are now and what you want to change.
Dee brings 24 years of experience in human services and community settings. He uses a person-centered way of meeting people where they are, then adds tools from cognitive behavioral approaches to shift unhelpful thinking. Mindfulness practices and simple breathing exercises are offered to reduce stress and calm strong emotions.
His work also draws on motivational interviewing and narrative methods to help people clarify goals and rewrite unhelpful stories about themselves. That can be useful for people dealing with addiction, trauma, grief, or recurring relationship patterns. Dee mentions life coaching skills and lifestyle guidance when clients want help with fitness, nutrition, or daily routines.
He has long experience with child welfare and with people impacted by the justice system, and he offers support for parents and people navigating blended families, adoption, and attachment concerns. Dee also helps with mood concerns such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and anger.
Sessions focus on clear steps you can try between meetings and on building practical skills for coping with life changes. To start, use the site matching process to connect and schedule a first appointment.
How Dee’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist follows the client’s lead, listens closely, and helps people name their priorities. That approach is useful for building trust, sorting goals, and talking through everyday problems like parenting or relationship friction.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thought that keep people stuck and testing practical changes. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, anger, and unhelpful behavior around money and substance use.
Mindfulness Therapy adds short breathing and meditation practices to help manage stress and strong emotions. These exercises are simple to try between sessions and can reduce reactivity during difficult conversations.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. Dee will work with each person to choose approaches that match their goals and preferences, and he adjusts plans based on progress and feedback. That way the work stays focused and relevant to daily life.
Session logistics and formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow quick check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to practice skills in real-life settings and bring specific situations into the conversation for immediate problem-solving.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Dee help with?
He works with relationship and family struggles, career stress, parenting challenges, mood concerns like depression and bipolar, anxiety, and substance use issues. He also supports people facing grief, trauma, anger, and intimacy-related problems.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a relaxed, conversational, person-centered style and combines it with practical techniques. Sessions often include CBT tools, mindfulness practices, motivational conversation, and narrative work.
How much experience does he have?
He has 24 years of experience in the human services field, including work in child welfare and with people involved in the justice system.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York.
Which languages are offered and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does scheduling and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.