Upper West Side and Brooklyn Supervisor


Michael has been in private practice for the past 25 years, conducting goal-oriented, short-term treatment with ethnically and culturally diverse individuals and couples. Much of his work focuses on relationship issues, workplace conflict, career transitions, and emotional concerns involving depression, anxiety, and anger. Stress reduction and relaxation techniques often play a major role in his therapeutic process. He actively collaborates with clients in examining problematic situations; looking at the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behavior; and exploring alternative courses of action that are consistent with one’s values.


His approach with couples has centered on establishing clear rules of communication and helping them mediate the different needs that naturally arise in a committed relationship. As a supervisor, he strives to provide a safe space for each therapist to explore ways to use their skills and talents as well as developing confidence in their own particular style.


He is a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R), Certified in Critical Incident Stress Management (Group Crisis Intervention), and a member of the National Association of Social Workers.


He is MSW, Columbia University School of Social Work, a MBA, Columbia University Graduate School of Business, a JD, Brooklyn Law School, and a BS, New York University.

Michael Sands

About Michael

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