Michael Bellotti, LMHC

Michael Bellotti is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with over 40 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who feel stuck by addressing stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship or family strain. He speaks English and accepts international clients.

He aims to make sessions a straightforward place to talk without judgment. Conversations center on what feels most urgent to the person in front of him. He works with issues such as gambling and other addictive behaviors, mood difficulties, social anxiety, and workplace stress. Midlife concerns and the life changes that come with them are part of his focus.

His style is practical and steady. He helps people name patterns, understand how they affect daily life, and try small changes that can feel manageable. When communication or control problems are part of a conflict, he helps people practice different ways of responding.

He also supports people through relationship rupture, separation, and questions about forgiveness and impulsivity. Sessions look at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together and what might shift to reduce distress. The approach is collaborative - the person and therapist decide on next steps together.

Michael asks new clients to start by using the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling then follows based on therapist availability and the platform’s subscription model, which can be canceled at any time.

How evidence-based methods meet online therapy

There is no detailed list of named approaches in the biography, but evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on clear, practical work. One common evidence-based approach helps people identify patterns linking thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and then tests small changes to see what helps reduce distress. This kind of work is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and impulsive actions.

Another common technique emphasizes communication skills and behavioral experiments. It teaches concrete ways to respond in tense moments and to practice new interactions, which can ease relationship and workplace problems. These methods are often brief and task-oriented, so progress can be tracked over weeks.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, life circumstances, and what feels doable. Decisions about pace, focus, and homework happen together rather than being imposed.

The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can help fit sessions into busy days, avoid travel time, and make it easier to check in during a work break or after hours. It can also allow a shorter phone check-in when less bandwidth or a quieter setup is needed. Ask about formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire to find what will work best for you.