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Michael Sweeters

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

4 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In New York

In-Network

Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Michael

The world can be a challenging place with many obstacles along the path of self-realization and the pursuit of happiness. Through my work as a therapist, I have been able to help many people overcome the difficulties they’ve faced and live more fulfilling lives. Together, we will explore your experiences and ask the questions that matter to gain insight into your behavior as well as the world around you. In addition, we will develop practical tools and strengthen the abilities you already possess to help you navigate life with confidence.

Life can be challenging, and I look forward to supporting you on your journey so you can flourish and overcome the obstacles holding you back.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Calming
  • Challenging
  • Creative
  • Exploratory

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for New York residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Outside of work, I enjoy exploring new cuisines, computer gaming, and studying martial arts.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#13031 • New York • LMHC

Education

MA - Mental Health Counseling, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Michael Sweeters accepts Centivo, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, UnitedHealthcare/Oxford/Optum, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, and Prime Health. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in New York are estimated at $180-250 per session.

Michael Sweeters is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Michael is licensed to practice in New York, so clients located in New York can book sessions. Michael’s New York license number is 13031, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Michael Sweeters has been practicing therapy for 4 years. Michael’s education and training include MA - Mental Health Counseling, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology.

Michael Sweeters specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Panic, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Michael spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Michael is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Michael Sweeters draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Michael’s style is affirming, calming, challenging, creative, and exploratory. In Michael’s words: “Life can be challenging, and I look forward to supporting you on your journey so you can flourish and overcome the obstacles holding you back.”

Michael Sweeters (he/him) offers therapy in English. Michael identifies as White.

Michael Sweeters offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Michael is licensed in New York, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Michael Sweeters is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Michael will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Michael’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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