Michael
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Let's Connect (516) 412-6295
When you or your child are struggling with behavioral or emotional challenges, it impacts every aspect of life. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults navigating a wide range of hurdles—including ODD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and body dysmorphia. My practice is built on a straightforward, evidence-based approach. I don’t believe in complex strategies that only work on paper. Whether I am partnering with parents to manage severe defiance, or working individually with an adult to break through rigid behavioral patterns, we will collaborate on practical, real-world plans.
My goal is to give you concrete tools that work in daily practice, empowering you to finish treatment and confidently manage your life on your own without needing therapy forever.
Feel free to reach out for a free consultation. Looking forward to hearing from you.
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Let's Connect (516) 412-6295
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Discover, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Aetna EAP
- Aetna Student Health
- Anthem
- Anthem EAP
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Michael Wax
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (516) 412-6295
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 103161 Michael Wax
Michael Wax
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (516) 412-6295
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Behavioral Issues
- Emotional Regulation
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Parenting
- Self Esteem
Michael Wax
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (516) 412-6295
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Family Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- PMT
Michael Wax
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (516) 412-6295