- Person-centered approach
- Mindfulness and CBT
- Adoption and foster care focus
About Nendler
Nendler "Dee" Michel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York. He aims to help people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about relationships, parenting, work, or major life changes. His tone is relaxed and conversational, which can help people speak honestly and make practical changes.
Dee blends person-centered work with cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness practices. He listens first, helping clients describe what matters to them before offering suggestions. Sessions often include breathing or grounding practices and straightforward tools to try between meetings.
He brings 24 years of experience in the human services and mental health fields. That background includes work in child welfare and with people affected by substance use and legal system involvement. Those experiences inform how he supports people dealing with trauma, grief, addiction, and parenting challenges.
Dee also integrates motivational interviewing and narrative ideas when helpful, using conversation to uncover motivation and reframe personal stories. He offers practical coaching around fitness, nutrition, and daily routines when clients want that support alongside therapy.
Adoption and foster care concerns and attachment issues are listed among his focus areas, so he can address related questions and dynamics in sessions. His approach centers on getting to know each person and helping them move toward the changes they want.
To start, he asks people to share where they are and what they hope to change, then works together to set small, doable goals. The emphasis is on steady progress and real-world skills that fit clients' daily lives.
How these approaches work in online sessions
Client-centered work focuses on listening and building a collaborative relationship. The therapist follows your lead, helps clarify what you want to change, and offers practical suggestions based on your goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and offers exercises to test new ways of thinking and coping, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.Mindfulness practices involve simple breathing, grounding, and attention exercises to reduce reactivity and increase calm. These techniques are used alongside conversation and short homework tasks to support gradual change in daily life.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try different strategies, and adjust the approach based on what feels useful. This collaborative process helps match techniques like CBT or mindfulness to each person's needs and preferences.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking. The profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so check current options during scheduling. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce commuting time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and support continuity of care when life gets hectic.
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Experience
24+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Dee help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including relationship and family difficulties, parenting, self-esteem, career stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief, and issues related to adoption and foster care.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are conversational and person-centered, with practical tools drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches to support real-life change.
How much experience does he have?
He has 24 years of experience in human services and mental health work, including time in child welfare and work with people affected by substance use and the justice system.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not take international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and the subscription model used by the service; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.