Michelle Nitschke
Experienced New York counselor with relationship focus
LMHC New York
- Experience
- 30 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Attachment-Based Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Michelle
Michelle Nitschke is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York with 30 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship trouble, trauma and abuse, and anger.
Background and approach
Michelle approaches therapy with respect for each person's strengths and life story. She believes clients know their own lives best and that therapy is a collaboration.
Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings. Michelle aims to make each session clear and focused so people leave with something they can try right away.
Her work draws on relationship-focused methods and trauma-informed care. She uses techniques from the Gottman Method to look at interaction patterns and to strengthen communication.
Attachment-based ideas help uncover how early bonds shape current feelings and reactions. Michelle also uses client-centered listening to keep the work grounded in what matters to each person.
Cognitive behavioral tools are used when thoughts and behaviors get in the way of feeling better. Emotion-focused ideas support working through strong emotions that feel stuck.
Her background includes decades of clinical practice in New York. Sessions are offered in English.
People can expect straightforward guidance, steady support, and a practical plan that fits their life and goals.
Therapeutic approaches applied to online care
Michelle blends relationship-focused and attachment-informed approaches in online work. The Gottman Method looks at patterns of interaction and helps people learn practical skills for clearer communication and reduced conflict. Attachment-Based Therapy helps identify how early relationship experiences shape current emotional needs and reactions, which can guide changes in how people relate to others.Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as work progresses so it fits the client's needs.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging work for people who prefer written conversation or want support between scheduled sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to continue work from different locations.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English