Michelle Bronster, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW for stress and relationships
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- Trauma and grief
About Michelle Bronster
Michelle Bronster is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York. As an LCSW she holds a clinical social work license and provides psychotherapy for adults across a range of life stages. With ten years of clinical experience, she has focused much of her work on developing practical skills and supports for people managing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, depression, trauma, grief, and compassion fatigue.
Michelle has extensive experience working in jail-based settings, where she spent more than nine years designing and leading Dialectical Behavior Therapy groups and offering individual therapy. She uses an adaptive, client-centered approach that combines evidence-informed skills training with compassionate listening, tailoring techniques as clients' needs evolve. Her practice emphasizes solutions-focused work when appropriate and integrates mindfulness, grounding, and emotion-regulation strategies on request.
Michelle works with a wide range of concerns including caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, intellectual and developmental disabilities, hospice and end-of-life issues, substance use, and the needs of LGBTQ and BIPOC clients. Therapeutic methods she draws on include DBT and CBT skills, psychoeducation, motivational interviewing, narrative and reminiscence techniques, role-playing, and cognitive skills building. She provides therapy in English and aims to support clients in building practical coping strategies and clearer communication patterns.
Michelle has extensive experience working in jail-based settings, where she spent more than nine years designing and leading Dialectical Behavior Therapy groups and offering individual therapy. She uses an adaptive, client-centered approach that combines evidence-informed skills training with compassionate listening, tailoring techniques as clients' needs evolve. Her practice emphasizes solutions-focused work when appropriate and integrates mindfulness, grounding, and emotion-regulation strategies on request.
Michelle works with a wide range of concerns including caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, intellectual and developmental disabilities, hospice and end-of-life issues, substance use, and the needs of LGBTQ and BIPOC clients. Therapeutic methods she draws on include DBT and CBT skills, psychoeducation, motivational interviewing, narrative and reminiscence techniques, role-playing, and cognitive skills building. She provides therapy in English and aims to support clients in building practical coping strategies and clearer communication patterns.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityJealousyMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Michelle Bronster have?
Michelle Bronster has ten years of experience.
Is Michelle Bronster a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details - NY LCSW 083394.
In which languages does Michelle Bronster provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Michelle Bronster located?
Michelle Bronster is located in New York.
How can I work with Michelle Bronster as my therapist?
You can work with Michelle Bronster through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Michelle Bronster work with international clients?
Michelle Bronster does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Michelle Bronster cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approach-Focused Online Therapy and Flexible Support
Michelle Bronster commonly integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered techniques into online work. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - it is often helpful for people managing intense emotions and repeated patterns of conflict. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and to improve coping in daily life. Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathic, nonjudgmental listening and collaborative goal-setting so clients feel heard and can explore their own solutions.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Michelle works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists adjust techniques over time as priorities change, combining skills training, reflective exploration, and practical exercises when appropriate.
Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate work schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility limitations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access support from licensed professionals and therapists without the need to travel.