Dr. Michael Liebenstein, PhD

Dr. Michael Liebenstein, PhD

Psychotherapist
465 Mount Prospect Ave, Newark, NJ
4.27
“I recommend Dr. Michael Liebenstein, PhD for psychotherapy. He's a good listener, respectful, and offers great insight. ”
Joseph G.February 4, 2026
Excellent wait time
92% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.27

Average wait time

4.58

Bedside manner

4.25
“I recommend Dr. Michael Liebenstein, PhD for psychotherapy. He's a good listener, respectful, and offers great insight. ”
Joseph G.February 4, 2026
“For my first time, BETTER than I expected! So far very good! A breath of fresh air! Thank you Zocdoc !”
Kierra W.December 19, 2025Video visit

About Dr. Michael Liebenstein

Focus areas

Adjustment Disorder
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness
Adult Psychotherapy
Mood Disorders
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Anxiety Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Families
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Groups

Treatment approaches

Biofeedback
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Dialectical (DBT)
Multicultural

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Michael Liebenstein

As a clinical health psychologist, my goal is to provide quality care to individuals who suffer from mental health and/or medical issues. I am a scientist-practitioner driven by empirical research to successfully implement mind-body interventions to promote overall health and wellness. I am dedicated to helping individuals ameliorate their symptoms by improving their means of coping to ultimately enhance their level of functioning. I am interested in investigating the impact of treatment on quality of life, mood, and disease progression. I am also very passionate about psychophysiology and biofeedback, which I believe serves as a great supplement to traditional psychotherapy.

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Areas of expertise

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Depression
Anxiety disorders
Depression
Anxiety disorders

Office location

Dr. Michael Liebenstein, PhD also offers online video visits for patients
Capital Psychiatry Group
465 Mount Prospect Ave, Newark, NJ 07104

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Yeshiva University, PhD in Psychology
  • University of Michigan (Bachelor's)

Professional memberships

  • Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback

NPI number

1134497852

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.27
Wait time
4.58
Bedside manner
4.25
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I recommend Dr. Michael Liebenstein, PhD for psychotherapy. He's a good listener, respectful, and offers great insight.
Verified patient
For my first time, BETTER than I expected! So far very good! A breath of fresh air! Thank you Zocdoc !
Verified patientVideo visit
Introductory visit covered a lot of ground and set the basis for future calls
Verified patientVideo visit
They were able to understand my problem and gave me solutions to it.
Verified patient
My appointment was changed by the office multiple times before I was finally seen. I didn't have clear goals by the end of the session nor a next appointment. The office never called back to book a follow-up appointment. Communication is challenging. I had hope, but sadly it didn't work out.
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Dr. Michael Liebenstein has 2 office locations in Newark, view full addresses on Dr. Liebenstein's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Michael Liebenstein?

Dr. Michael Liebenstein frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Michael Liebenstein on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Michael Liebenstein speak?

Dr. Michael Liebenstein speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Michael Liebenstein in reviews?

15 patients have reviewed Dr. Michael Liebenstein. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.27/5. They have a 4.25/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.58/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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