Michael Fabiano, LMHC

Michael Fabiano is a licensed mental health counselor in New York who uses practical, skills-based methods to help people cope with stress and anxiety. He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with acceptance and mindfulness tools to address depression, low self-esteem, and relationship challenges. Michael keeps sessions straightforward and goal-oriented so parents can quickly know what to expect.

He focuses on concrete steps such as noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing new behaviors, and building small habits that change daily life. Sessions often include short exercises and homework to try between meetings. This gives people ways to practice what they talk about in session.

Michael also helps people work through communication problems, divorce and separation issues, and loneliness. He supports clients who want help with forgiveness, finding life purpose, or reducing smoking and vaping. Social anxiety and phobia are other areas he addresses with practical strategies.

He brings three years of experience as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - in New York. That background informs a calm, respectful style that keeps the work focused on the client's goals. Michael aims to match therapy to each person’s needs rather than rely on a single method.

Typical sessions are conversational and collaborative. He listens first, then offers tools people can use right away. People who prefer steady, skill-focused work often find this approach helpful.

How CBT and ACT translate to online therapy

Michael commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depression. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice stressful thoughts and feelings without trying to fight them, then choose actions that match their values.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit their situation. That collaborative process may combine CBT, ACT, or client-centered listening depending on what helps the person move forward.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video lets people work face to face; phone can be a good option when bandwidth is low. Live chat and messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, quick skill practice, or when writing feels more comfortable. These options make it simpler to keep momentum and practice tools between sessions.