Michael Misterka, MD, LCSW-C
Therapist in Maryland
Michael Misterka, MD, LCSW-C helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship conflict, parenting struggles, addiction, trauma, grief, and questions about intimacy or self-worth.
- Licensed inMaryland
- License16573
- NPI 1720407919
- Experience15+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Michael
Michael Misterka, MD, LCSW-C helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship conflict, parenting struggles, addiction, trauma, grief, and questions about intimacy or self-worth. He brings 15 years of clinical experience and a steady, practical approach to sessions. He works with adults who want clear, realistic steps to feel better and handle life changes.
Michael focuses on what clients want to change and how to get there. He uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early bonds affect current relationships.
Background and approach
He also draws on client-centered work to keep the conversation focused on each person's goals. In sessions he blends emotionally-focused methods and psychodynamic thinking to open up feeling and identify patterns. Motivational interviewing helps when making difficult behavior changes, such as reducing substance use or managing anger.
Solution-focused tools are used to set small, achievable steps between sessions. He aims for straightforward conversation rather than clinical jargon. Clients can expect practical strategies, emotion-focused work, and attention to how family of origin issues shape choices today.
Michael encourages honest discussion about what will help and supports clients in trying new ways of relating and coping. Michael practices in Maryland and offers video, phone, chat, and text options. He helps people navigate blended family issues, fatherhood concerns, communication problems, divorce and separation, and life-purpose questions.
His style is collaborative, steady, and goal-oriented.
Credentials
- LCSW-C (Maryland)
- License 16573 · expires October 2026
- NPI
- 1720407919 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
Approaches Michael names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How attachment and emotion work translate to online therapy
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships influence today's connections. Online sessions can help people notice patterns in attachment, practice new ways of relating, and bring fresh perspective to relationship or intimacy concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and naming core emotions in the moment to shift how people respond to each other and to themselves. That approach helps with grief, anxiety, anger, and closeness problems by making feelings clearer and more manageable.Michael also uses client-centered techniques that center the client's agenda and choices. He and the client decide together which approaches fit best based on goals, comfort, and what feels most useful. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work, and adjustments are made as progress unfolds.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for fuller conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone can be a better fit when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text messaging offer short, focused check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on practical change and emotional insight.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Michael address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, anger, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family challenges, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a collaborative, client-centered approach that emphasizes practical change and open discussion about goals and strategies.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of counseling experience working with a range of issues including substance use, trauma, and relationship conflict.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds MD and LCSW-C credentials and practices in Maryland.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He sees clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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