- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
- Motivational interviewing
About Nendler
Nendler "Dee" Michel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 24 years of experience. He works with people facing relationship and family challenges, stress and anxiety, addiction and recovery concerns, grief, parenting struggles, and life changes. Dee also lists blended family issues among his areas of focus.
He keeps sessions conversational and practical. Dee begins by getting to know the whole person before offering guidance. He uses a person-centered stance, asking questions and listening for the patterns that matter most to each client.
Dee draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people reframe unhelpful thoughts and identify small changes that affect daily life. He incorporates elements of Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change and uses mindfulness practices such as breathing and brief meditation to reduce reactivity and increase focus.
His background includes many years working in child welfare and with people involved in the justice system, which informs his approach to trauma, neglect, and substance use issues. He also brings experience from nutrition, fitness, and wellness work when clients want concrete guidance about physical health as part of recovery or self-improvement.
Sessions aim to combine practical suggestions with reflective conversation. Dee helps clients set achievable steps, test new habits, and revisit what is or isnt working. That practical orientation can be useful for stepparents and other adults navigating blended household routines and co-parenting challenges.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and working around your goals. Online sessions focus on conversation, clarifying your main concerns, and setting practical steps to try between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. In remote sessions this can mean short exercises, homework worksheets, and checking progress week to week to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with you to pick methods that fit your needs and goals. That means trying an approach for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps most for issues like anxiety, addiction recovery, or blended household tensions.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. The practical advantages of online work include easier scheduling around work or parenting, the ability to use shorter check-ins, and avoiding travel time. Online meetings can also make it simpler to focus on specific skills - like CBT exercises or brief mindfulness practices - and then apply them during daily routines in a stepfamily or blended household.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with relationship and family issues, stress and anxiety, addiction and recovery, grief, parenting, and related concerns such as blended family issues and attachment.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and person-centered. He listens first, then offers practical suggestions and steps you can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 24 years of experience in the human services and clinical field, including work in child welfare and with people involved in the justice system.
Is he a licensed provider and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.