Michelle Bronster, LCSW

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Skilled LCSW helping reframe life stories

Details

Name	Michelle Bronster
Credentials	LCSW
Based in	New York
Licensed in	New York
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	10

About Michelle

Michelle Bronster is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York. She draws on ten years of clinical experience to help people manage anxiety, stress, depression, relationship struggles, grief, and life transitions. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, with short and longer-term options depending on what a person needs.

Michelle uses Narrative therapy alongside attachment-based and client-centered methods to help people tell and reframe the stories that shape their lives.

Background and approach

She also uses cognitive-behavioral and dialectical skills when those tools fit a person’s goals. Sessions often include concrete techniques such as grounding, relaxation, and emotion regulation exercises. Her background includes substantial work in correctional settings and community care, where she led therapeutic groups and one-on-one sessions.

That experience informs a flexible style that adapts as needs change. Michelle commonly combines psychoeducation, mindfulness, and practical skill-building in sessions. People reach out for help with compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, ADHD, chronic illness, trauma, sleep problems, self-esteem, and parenting concerns.

She also supports those navigating aging, end-of-life caregiving, and cancer-related stress. The focus is on real-world coping and clearer communication. Sessions are offered in English and are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Michelle asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to her availability. Therapy is provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Depression among the things Michelle works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
Existential Therapy: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
Hypnotherapy: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Michelle directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Michelle directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How approaches like Narrative and CBT work online

Michelle often uses Narrative therapy to help people reframe the stories that shape how they feel and act. That work focuses on identifying unhelpful storylines and trying new ways of understanding events, which can reduce stress and improve relationships.

She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at patterns in close relationships, and on client-centered techniques that prioritize the person's own goals and pace. Cognitive-behavioral tools and DBT skills may be added for concrete symptom management like anxiety, sleep, or emotion regulation.

Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to select methods that match their goals, preferences, and life situation. Plans are adjusted as progress is made and needs change.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video works well for longer therapy talks and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a shorter check-in. Live chat and text lets people send updates or get brief support between calls. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy schedules and varied routines.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Michelle commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, trauma, and parenting challenges, among other concerns listed in her profile.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style blends Narrative therapy with attachment-based and client-centered approaches, along with CBT and DBT skills when helpful.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has ten years of clinical experience and has worked extensively in correctional and community settings delivering group and individual therapy.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NY LCSW, practicing from New York and offering sessions remotely.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are fees and payments handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided via a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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