Michelle Bronster, LCSW
New York · 10 years in practice
Michelle Bronster is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York.
License and registration
- LCSW, New York
- 083394 · expires November 2026
- NPI
- 1730758426 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Michelle
Michelle Bronster is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York. She brings ten years of clinical experience and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and life transitions. Her approach is flexible and practical, aiming to meet people where they are.
Michelle often uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify and reshape difficult emotional patterns. She also draws on Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches to build safety and trust in sessions.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when helpful for coping, emotion regulation, and problem solving. Sessions may include grounding and mindfulness exercises, simple skill practice, role-play for difficult conversations, or short problem-focused plans. Michelle describes her work as adaptable - some people want a few focused sessions, others prefer longer-term support.
She emphasizes respect, acceptance, and practical steps that fit daily life. Her background includes working in justice-related and clinical settings, with experience supporting people facing trauma, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and end-of-life concerns. Michelle also has experience with issues around identity and belonging, including LGBT concerns and acculturation stress.
People can expect straightforward language and clear steps in therapy. Michelle aims to help clients reduce overwhelm, build coping skills, and improve how they relate to themselves and others.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michelle lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Intellectual disability
- Jealousy
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
Approaches Michelle names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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
How Emotion-Focused and Attachment Work Online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name hard emotions and then change the patterns those emotions create in relationships. It is useful for people feeling stuck in repeated emotional cycles or seeking deeper emotional understanding.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds influence current reactions and relationship habits. It can help when anxiety, trust, or caregiving roles affect daily life and connections with others.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. Clients and therapist work together to decide whether more skill-building, emotion work, or short-term problem solving is best.
Online sessions offer practical benefits for people with busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction when a longer conversation is needed. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief updates, between-session coaching, or when typing feels simpler than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or medical schedules.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Michelle commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, sleep problems, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is flexible and practical. She blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy, attachment-informed work, and skills-based methods like CBT and DBT to match each person's needs.
What is her professional background?
Michelle has ten years of clinical experience and has worked in settings that include jail-based treatment groups and community care with diverse populations.
Where is Michelle licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York and practices from that region.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How do fees and getting started work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
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