Michelle Bronster, LCSW

Michelle Bronster is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who focuses on practical, skills-based therapy. She draws on a mix of approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and the everyday strain of caregiving or chronic health challenges. Michelle uses short-term, solutions-focused work as well as longer-term support when needed.

She adapts her approach as a person’s needs change, and often brings in grounding and mindfulness exercises on request. Cognitive tools and emotion regulation skills are common in sessions. She also uses role-play and communication practice when people want help with difficult conversations.

Michelle has a decade of clinical experience and many years working in jail-based settings where she ran Dialectical Behavior Therapy groups and individual treatment. That background shaped her focus on practical coping skills and clear, teachable strategies people can use between sessions.

She has worked with people coping with traumatic brain injury, intellectual and developmental disabilities, hospice and end-of-life issues, and the stresses that come with caring for others. Michelle also supports people facing identity-based stress, including LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities.

Sessions often include psychoeducation, mindfulness, relaxation training, and cognitive techniques. She aims to be a steady sounding board while also helping people build tools to manage difficult feelings and life changes. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm current session options before booking.

How Michelle’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Michelle commonly uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Attachment-Based work focuses on how relationships affect feelings and behavior, helping people understand patterns and build more secure connections. Client-Centered therapy emphasizes listening and supporting a person’s own goals, offering empathy and space to make choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides concrete tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting methods as needs change. Clients help set the pace and focus so work stays practical and relevant.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills in their regular routines and use digital tools for homework between sessions. Michelle aims to keep sessions focused on usable skills like grounding, emotion regulation, and communication practice so progress can continue outside appointment times.