About Michael Miano
Focus areas
Anxiety
Self Esteem Issues
Attachment Disorder
Stress Management
Depression
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Person-Centered
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Michael Miano
Deciding on a therapist for your child can be an extremely complicated process. You interview candidates until you find the right match. Sometimes the connection happens immediately, and other times we find ourselves stuck, wasting time, or planning our exit. It is of the utmost importance to connect with the right therapist for your family. We rarely seek therapy when everything is comfortable and going well; instead, we come feeling helpless, unlovable, angry, isolated, and stuck in situations without solutions, only reinforcing how inadequate we feel. Things that once made sense no longer do; we are confused, fearful, and just want to feel better. A successful therapeutic relationship will be supportive, empowering, and positive, but also difficult, at times uncomfortable, and often challenging. There is no price that can be placed on peace of mind. Our work together is focused on goal achievement. Imagine not feeling so afraid, understanding how and where your thoughts come from, or simply being able to be happy-these are the expectations of our work together. This process is not only about your ability to feel better but also about you getting better. If you believe a safe, structured, challenging, and purposeful approach to treatment aligns with your values, I encourage you to reach out. I am confident our work together will be successful. It would be my honor to work with your family. Therapy with me looks like solution- and goal-focused, challenging, practical, humorous, flexible, and transparent-qualities that reflect my commitment to you and your child during our work together. I hold a Master's degree in Psychology from Marist College, which informs my thoughtful and evidence-based approach to therapy.
What should a new client know about working with you?
My first meeting with parents is a full-length therapy appointment. If a parent is seeking therapy for a younger child, most of this first session is with the parent(s) only. Older children or teens may be in some or all of this first session. I ask parents to please plan to meet with me for 60 minutes for this initial session.
The first session is conducted differently than other sessions. This is because parents need time to freely tell me their story. This also allows me to gather additional details about the concerns they mentioned in their initial paperwork, as well as any relevant social and emotional information, and family history. We also discuss goals for treatment and schedule future sessions for the child/teen.
After I meet with parents, their child/teen is then invited into part of this first session either with their parent(s) or by themselves. This helps a child feel more comfortable getting started because we can begin to develop a rapport. It’s also a time for me to observe the child/teen, gather any additional information I may need, check for their understanding regarding counseling, address any questions, fears, and concerns they may have, and discuss what our future sessions will look like.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
After our first visit, subsequent therapy sessions may be with the child only, or with the parent and their child together. At times, I may also meet with the parent alone to discuss their child’s progress and support them in their parenting. I view my work with parents as a collaboration for the best needs of their child. I partner with parents to determine the frequency of sessions, goals for therapy, and when those goals have been met and it is time to end our work together. Generally, parents can plan for weekly 45 to 60 minute sessions for the first 4-6 weeks after therapy is initiated. At that point, we will usually meet again to check in, review progress and goals, and discuss plans for future sessions. How sessions are conducted and the number of sessions needed will depend on our goals for treatment, the needs of the parent and child, and the child's progress.
My goal is to find the best way to communicate with the child/teen to meet their treatment goals. If a child enjoys talking, then most of our time together may involve talk therapy. If a child is under 12, or is older and not expressive verbally in session, then I may use other methods to engage them, such as therapeutic games and activities, play-based interventions, art, and music.
If parents ever have any questions about our work together, I encourage them to reach out to me so that we can schedule a time to meet.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $200 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $130-170 for 45 minutes
More information on payments and coverage
Hopscotch is in-network with most major national carriers as well as many regional plans. Before your session we will confirm your insurance information and communicate the cost of your session via email and the Hopscotch portal. If we are not in-network with your plan, you always have the option to self-pay for sessions. Hopscotch collects all self-pay amounts, copays or coinsurance 24 hours after a session is completed. We collect credit card information ahead of your first session to charge the above.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Marist College, Master's in Psychology
NPI number
1184930125
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What practice does Michael Miano work with?
Michael Miano works with Hopscotch - Therapy for Kids and Teens.
What are common reasons for patients to see Michael Miano?
Michael Miano frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Michael Miano on their profile.
What languages does Michael Miano speak?
Michael Miano speaks English.