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Michael Elefterakis

Pre-Licensed Professional
Accepting clients Last Updated Yesterday

I believe therapy should be a space where you can show up as you are—without judgment, pressure, or the expectation that you have everything figured out.

My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to the individual. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, stress, communication difficulties, and other concerns that can make life feel overwhelming or disconnected. I also enjoy working with couples who want to strengthen communication, better understand one another, rebuild emotional connection, and develop healthier ways to navigate conflict.

In our work together, we will look beyond simply managing symptoms and explore the thoughts, emotions, experiences, relationships, and patterns that may be influencing how you feel and respond today. I integrate evidence-based therapeutic approaches while recognizing that therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Together, we will identify practical strategies that fit your needs, build on your strengths, and work toward meaningful, sustainable change.

I understand that beginning therapy and finding the right therapist can feel vulnerable. My goal is to create an environment where you feel heard, respected, and comfortable enough to have honest conversations, including the difficult ones. Whether you are navigating a challenging period, trying to understand yourself more deeply, struggling in a relationship, or simply recognizing that something in your life needs to change, we can work together to figure out what moving forward looks like for you.


Specialties

Anxiety Depression Grief and Loss Identity Development Stress

Insurance & Payment

In-Network Insurance Plans

Michael Elefterakis is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield Cigna and Evernorth Healthfirst Optum Oxford UnitedHealthcare

NPI Number

1770376246

Rates

Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Locations

56 East Hill Road
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
(347) 979-4393
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Practice Hours


Treatment Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Applied Behavioral Analysis Attachment-based Career Counseling Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Emotionally Focused Therapy Existential Humanistic Internal Family Systems (IFS) Mindfulness Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Positive Psychology Psychodynamic Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Strength-Based

Modalities

Couples Family Groups Individuals

Age Groups

Children (6-10) Preteens (11-12) Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)

Communities

Artists Kink / BDSM LGBQ+ Neurodiverse

Meeting Options

Video sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 2
  • Supervisor(s): Sweta Venkataramanan
  • Supervisor License(s): NY-022792

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): White
  • Gender(s): Man
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Gay
  • Religion(s): Individual Spiritual Practice