Michelle Bronster, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW supporting adults through change
- Stress and anxiety relief
- Relationship and family work
- Trauma and grief support
About Michelle Bronster
Michelle Bronster, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - NY LCSW 083394), is a New York based therapist with ten years of clinical experience supporting adults across a range of life stages. She practices with an adaptive, client-centered stance, emphasizing acceptance and tailoring interventions as needs evolve. Michelle blends evidence-informed strategies such as cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior methods with attachment-informed and emotionally-focused perspectives to address stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, trauma and grief, caregiver fatigue, and transitions like parenting or midlife changes.
Her work often incorporates practical skills training in mindfulness, grounding, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal communication to help clients build coping strategies and practical solutions. Michelle has particular experience working with ADHD, sleep problems, chronic illness and pain, end-of-life and hospice issues, and communities including LGBTQ+ and those affected by incarceration. She offers both brief, solutions-focused support and longer-term therapy tailored to each person's goals and preferences.
Michelle provides services in English and approaches treatment collaboratively, inviting clients to shape the pace and focus of care. She is not currently accepting new clients.
Her work often incorporates practical skills training in mindfulness, grounding, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal communication to help clients build coping strategies and practical solutions. Michelle has particular experience working with ADHD, sleep problems, chronic illness and pain, end-of-life and hospice issues, and communities including LGBTQ+ and those affected by incarceration. She offers both brief, solutions-focused support and longer-term therapy tailored to each person's goals and preferences.
Michelle provides services in English and approaches treatment collaboratively, inviting clients to shape the pace and focus of care. She is not currently accepting new clients.
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 10 years of experience in clinical practice.
Is Michelle Bronster a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW. License details: NY LCSW 083394.
In which languages does Michelle Bronster provide therapy?
Michelle Bronster provides therapy 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Michelle integrates several evidence-informed approaches to meet different needs. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns - it helps clients explore relational needs, repair connection, and build healthier ways of relating to others. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's own goals and strengths - the therapist offers acceptance and empathy to support self-directed growth and clearer decision making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - it is useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday coping challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michelle, as a licensed professional, works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or to continue support when travel or mobility are factors. These formats allow therapists and clients to focus on practical skills, emotional processing, and relational work in ways that suit each person’s routine and comfort level.