Individual Therapy
Empower yourself through understanding thoughts, feelings, and actions.
Empowering Change Through Therapy
Experience transformative counseling for individuals and couples at Focus Psychotherapy. Find empowerment, understanding, and progress towards the life you desire.
Our Services
Explore our tailored therapeutic services designed for individual and couples counseling.
Couples Counseling
Resolve conflicts and strengthen your relationship with constructive communication.
Conflict Resolution
Navigate challenges in relationships to find workable compromises.
Intimacy Issues Support
Address concerns related to sex, intimacy, and emotional connection.
Empowering Change Through Connection
At Focus Psychotherapy, we go beyond just listening and empathy. We believe in understanding the connection among thoughts, feelings, and actions, and how they impact real-life situations. Our approach to therapy is all about empowerment and helping you live the life you desire, while overcoming obstacles. Expect to see progress early on in our sessions. In couples counseling, we focus on resolving conflicts and fostering closeness through effective communication and compromises on various issues, including sex, money, parenting, substance use, and more.
Why Choose Focus Psychotherapy?
Empowerment, understanding, and meaningful progress define our therapeutic approach.
Empathetic Listening
We prioritize listening to your thoughts and feelings.
Empowerment Focused
Our goal is to empower you to live the life you desire.
Real Change
Experience tangible progress by understanding your thoughts, feelings, and actions.
Couples Counseling Expertise
We help couples improve communication and resolve conflicts effectively.
Clients' Feedback
Discover what clients are saying about their experience at Focus Psychotherapy.
***** Daniel Rodrigues Restrepo
I used to be one of the people that did not believe in therapy until I found Michael Sands. I have been seeing him now for a couple of years and I feel extremely lucky that I found him. What I love about Michael is that he tells me the truth even when it is very painful to hear. His advice and guidance has had great positive impact in my life and I'd recommend him to anyone beyond doubt. Thank you Michael for everything you do!
***** J. Holtje
Mike helped me through a temporary rough patch I had after being unexpectedly laid off a while ago. In addition to his clinical background, his experience in the corporate world (plus an MBA) was a huge plus for me. He thoroughly understood the specific challenges I was facing and had insights I probably would have never gotten had I gone to someone else who didn’t understand the corporate world I was navigating at the time. Mike brings humor, candidness, and practical advice to all his work----I highly recommend him—especially for those looking for help with work-life balance issues and how to survive high-pressure corporate environments. He understands and I trust him.
***** Brad Lapin
Having an empathetic and results-oriented resource like Michael available to speak to on a wide range of professional and personal matters is something I'm very grateful for (and have taken benefit of for over 20 years). I especially appreciate his ability to take a seemingly complex/overwhelming issue/opportunity and distill it down to its essence, making it far easier to understand, and less intimidating to tackle. It’s a real gift of his to be able to steer my energy towards achieving an objective and/or plan of action that I can feel good about. Thank you Michael!
***** Arnie Burton
I found Michael Sands at a time in my life where I felt I was no longer moving forward and was so tired of having the same old debates with my own mind. I was prepared to meet quite a few therapists till I found the one that was right for me. Well Michael was my first and after my first session I knew he was the one for me. Michael was able to cut thru my ramblings and zero in on what was really going on and he did this with such incisiveness and empathy. I am an actor in NYC, a job that comes with its own anxieties and Michael has given me the tools to have a much healthier relationship with my chosen profession. I was able to love what I do again. He is cognitive based and I really appreciated this practical approach. I know I am a better person from having worked with Michael. I could not recommend him higher.
Contact Us
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Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common inquiries about therapy and our services.
How does therapy work at Focus Psychotherapy?
At Focus Psychotherapy, we emphasize understanding the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and actions, empowering you to navigate obstacles and achieve personal growth.
What issues can couples counseling address?
Couples counseling at Focus Psychotherapy helps resolve conflicts related to intimacy, finances, parenting, addiction, and communication, fostering healthier relationships.
What can I expect during my first session?
During your first session, we’ll discuss your concerns, establish goals, and determine the best therapeutic approach tailored to your needs.
How can I reach Focus Psychotherapy?
You can contact us at 15 W 72nd St, New York, NY 10023, or call us at 19175966639. Email inquiries can be sent to focuspsychotherapylcsw@gmail.com.