Nendler "Dee" Michel, LCSW
Licensed in New York · 24 years in practice
Nendler "Dee" Michel meets people where they are and helps them make practical changes.
License and registration
- LCSW, New York
- 090247 · expires October 2028
- NPI
- 1427694876 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 24
- Languages
- English
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About Nendler
Nendler "Dee" Michel meets people where they are and helps them make practical changes. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 24 years in human services. Dee keeps sessions relaxed and conversational so clients can talk through real problems without feeling judged.
He focuses on everyday struggles like relationships, family dynamics, parenting, career stress, and low self-esteem. He also works with anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and challenges around intimacy.
Background and approach
Dee helps people facing life transitions, anger, ADHD, and compassion fatigue as well. Dee blends a person-centered attitude with cognitive tools and motivational conversation. That means he listens first, then helps clients try new ways of thinking or small behavior changes.
Mindfulness practices such as breathing and brief meditation are woven into sessions when helpful. He draws on many years supporting people involved with the justice and child welfare systems, and on experience in nutrition, fitness, and wellness to offer practical lifestyle suggestions when asked. Dee’s goal is to increase a person’s self-understanding and move them toward the life they want.
Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. Clients can expect a mix of talking, problem solving, and skill practice. Dee encourages steady progress through small, concrete steps.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Nendler lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Nendler names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what is said, and supports people as they find their own solutions. This approach helps when someone needs a safe place to talk and make sense of difficult feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try new actions. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress when people want concrete tools to change patterns.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches breathing and brief attention practices that calm the body and sharpen focus. These techniques can reduce reactivity and help during periods of high stress or grief.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose methods that match goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions are adjusted over time based on progress and feedback.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day. Live chat and text messaging are useful for short check-ins, coaching moments, or when someone prefers writing. These options make it easier to schedule consistent sessions and maintain momentum between meetings.
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Questions people ask
What problems does Dee commonly help with?
He helps with relationship and family issues, parenting stress, career concerns, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and addiction-related challenges. He also supports people dealing with trauma, grief, anger, ADHD, and life transitions.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are relaxed and conversational with a person-centered focus. He listens first, then uses cognitive techniques, motivational conversation, and mindfulness practices to support change.
How long has he worked in this field?
He brings 24 years of experience in human services, including work with child welfare and justice-system settings. That background informs his practical approach.
Where is this therapist based and what are his credentials?
He is based in New York and holds the LCSW credential, listed as NY LCSW.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are used for sessions?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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