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Michael Portelli, LCSW-R
Address:
113 University Place
10th Fl. Suite 1011
New York, NY 10003
Phone Numbers:
917-902-4248
212-529-9254
E-mail:
Website:
Modes of Treatment:
Individuals and couples
Age Range of Patients:
18 years and older
Insurance Accepted:
Aetna, Atlantis, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Emblem, Empire B/C B/S, GHI, Guardian, Great West, Healthnet, Health Plus, HIP, Magellan, Medicare, MHN, Multiplan, PHCS, One Health Plan, Optum Health, Oxford, United Healthcare/United Behavioral Health, Value Options
Fee Range:
Credit cards accepted. As contracted with insurance providers. Out of network/Out of pocket: sliding scale minimum $50
Specializations:
Alcohol and Drug Problems, Anxiety and Panic Attacks, Bipolar Conditions, Career and Work Concerns, Caregiver Stress, Creativity Challenges, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Financial Stress, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Issues, Grief, Separation and Mourning, Health Issues, Interpersonal Issues, Men’s Issues
Therapeutic Modalities:
Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic, Insight oriented approach using Relational and Interpersonal theory.
Additional Certification or Specialized Training:
Graduated from a four year post masters program at The Training Institute for Mental Health: Certificate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Licensed at the “R” level: highest master’s license in NYS: 5 years post masters supervision in relational/interpersonal analysis
Memberships:
Psychotherapy and Training Collective of New York, National Association of Social Workers. PsychworksNY,IARPP: International_Association for Relational Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy.
Personal Statement:
During the initial session, many of my patients express similar problematic issues: "Why am I so angry all the time? Why did I react that way when that person said that? Why am I being treated this way? Did I do something to encourage this treatment? I can't seem to keep a healthy relationship going. I don't understand myself and why I keep repeating the same mistakes! As an adult, why do I now have strong negative feelings about my parents and my childhood?! " These are some issues we could address in the exciting journey that is psychotherapy.
I specialize in relationships. Many of my patients have a lot of anger toward their parents. Unfortunately, these feelings often get expressed inappropriately in their intimate relationship, sabotaging a relationship they would rather sustain. How can you nurture a relationship rather than destroy one? This we can work on in therapy.
I work in an interpersonal, relational way. Have you ever had someone focus entirely on you, your process and interests for 45 minutes? This kind of focused attention is unusual and can bring about interesting results. Hopefully, you will leave each session feeling more accepting and curious about yourself.
Office Location:
Union Square, Manhattan