Dr. Michael Brustein is a Clinical Psychologist NYC (New York, NY).
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CBT in NYC: Beyond the Basics

CBT in NYC: Beyond the Basics

Anxiety, Authenticity, Depression, Featured Post, Find A Therapist, Mindfulness, Mindset, Perfectionism, Relationships, Self-Image, Therapies, Uncategorized

. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) promises something appealing: change your thoughts, change your life. But there’s something the technique can’t do alone A woman sits in therapy, convinced she’s “completely worthless” after losing her...
Therapy for Men: Why It Feels Different—and How Success Can Hide What Hurts

Therapy for Men: Why It Feels Different—and How Success Can Hide What Hurts

Find A Therapist, Masculinity

Why Therapy for Men Feels Different: When Success Masks Avoidance Men often come to therapy not in crisis, but in a quiet fog. They’re not falling apart—they’re functioning. Working. Providing. Succeeding. And yet, something’s off. The question isn’t always “What’s...
Finding Your Best NYC Psychologist or Psychotherapist: Does Theoretical Orientation Matter?

Finding Your Best NYC Psychologist or Psychotherapist: Does Theoretical Orientation Matter?

Find A Therapist

  Finding the best psychologist or psychotherapist in New York City means navigating thousands of practitioners, insurance networks, and one crucial factor most people ignore: theoretical orientation. Does it matter whether your NYC psychologist or...
How High-Functioning Anxiety Masks Depression: What Every High-Achiever Needs to Know

How High-Functioning Anxiety Masks Depression: What Every High-Achiever Needs to Know

Anxiety, Depression

  Daniel looked successful by every measure. Corner office, six-figure salary, Instagram-worthy social life. But he hadn’t slept properly in months. “I wake up at 3 AM with my heart racing,” he told me, settling into the therapy chair with the...
What Happens When the Applause Fades

What Happens When the Applause Fades

Authenticity, Find A Therapist, Self-Image

 Imposter syndrome, mirroring, and the fluctuating experience of self-worthThe Collapse After PraiseAnn is used to performing well. Earlier in the week, she’d led a client presentation that landed beautifully—smart questions, warm feedback, a brief mention of her name...
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Dr. Brustein is licensed both in New Jersey and New York.

He is also a PSYPACT certified psychologist. This enables him to see clients virtually in the 43 states marked in blue. VIEW MAP

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