Mike Smukler Psychotherapy

This is a place to slow down and pay attention. Nothing needs to be fixed or explained away. Change comes through steady attention, and you remain in charge of how you move. Therapy here is not about being pushed forward, but about understanding what is actually happening and allowing it to shift in its own time. Much of my work is with people navigating stress, transition, and inner conflict. Anxiety, anger, and uncertainty often arise not because something is wrong, but because familiar ways of coping no longer fit. Drawing from both psychology and philosophy, I offer a space where these experiences can be met with care, at a pace that honors the nervous system and allows insight and choice to emerge naturally. Our work is steady and collaborative. We slow down enough to notice how emotional and relational patterns take shape, without forcing change before it can be held. Over time, this kind of attention often leads to less reactivity, more steadiness, and a greater ease with oneself. The therapeutic relationship is central here. You do not need to perform, explain, or arrive with everything figured out. This approach is often a good fit for people who are thoughtful and willing to move at a deliberate pace. It may be less helpful if you are looking for quick solutions or a highly directive style. What matters most is a shared commitment to clarity, presence, and depth. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with nearly two decades of experience across private practice, outpatient care, community-based programs, and interdisciplinary clinical teams. My approach is integrative, combining evidence-based methods with humanistic, experiential, and mindfulness-informed work. Alongside clinical practice, I provide supervision to licensed supervisors and developing clinicians. I currently work with clients via telehealth on Saturday mornings. FEES My practice is primarily private pay. $300 — Initial 60-minute session $240 — Standard 45-minute session $300 — Extended 60-minute session I am in network with BlueCross BlueShield and out of network for all other plans. I provide documentation to support reimbursement when applicable. A limited number of reduced-fee spaces are reserved for those who would benefit from this work but for whom the full fee is not possible.