Find Your
Path Forward
Counseling and support tailored to you.
Counseling Services
Individual therapy for adolescents and adults. Every session is tailored to you — no scripts, no one-size-fits-all approaches.
Sessions are 50 minutes. Sliding scale fee available. Most major insurance plans accepted.
OUR SPECIALTY
Anxiety & Stress Management
Anxiety can feel all-consuming — racing thoughts, constant worry, a body that won't settle. We use evidence-based approaches including CBT to help you understand your anxiety, build practical tools, and create real calm in your day-to-day life.
Relationship & Dating
Communication, trust, patterns, and finding meaningful connection — in relationships and with yourself.
Life Transitions
Career changes, moves, identity shifts. Navigating what's next with clarity and confidence.Self-Esteem & Confidence
Build a healthier relationship with yourself, your worth, your voice, and how you show up in the world.College & Young Adults
Academic Pressure, identity, independence, adulting. Support designed for where you actually are
Depression & Low Mood
Compassionate, non-judgmental support to help lift the fog and reconnect with what matters.Social Skills & Confidence
Building Connection, navigating social situations, and feeling more at ease with the people around you.Adolescents & Teens
Specialized support for young people navigating school, identity, family, and everything in between.Work Stress & Burnout
Boundaries, purpose, and recovery. Reclaiming your energy when work has taken everything.Our Approach
Evidence-based
Rooted in CBT and clinically proven methods that produce real, lasting results — not just short-term relief.
HOW WE WORK
No jargon
Therapy doesn't have to feel clinical. We keep things honest, human, and grounded in real conversation.
Person-centered
You're the expert on your own life. We meet you where you are and adapt to what actually works for you.
Flexible format
In-person at our Staten Island office or telehealth from anywhere in New York State — your choice.
Michael Dacunto
LMHC · CCATP · FOUNDER
About Me
I'll be honest. I didn't start out planning to open a group practice. I just really liked helping people, and here we are.
Helping people has always come naturally to me. It's not something I had to talk myself into. It's just who I am. When you genuinely enjoy what you do, it doesn't feel like work — and that energy comes through in every session.
I spent nine years working in schools, supporting kids from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. That experience gave me a deep appreciation for how differently people experience stress, growth, and change depending on where they are in life. These days, my practice is split between adolescents and adults, and I genuinely love working with both.
My approach is rooted in CBT — in plain terms, we'll look at how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect, and work on shifting the patterns that aren't serving you. But I'm not rigid about it. Therapy isn't one-size-fits-all, and if a different approach fits you better, we'll go that route.
A lot of what brings people in revolves around anxiety, stress, and those moments that feel heavier than they should — or catch you completely off guard. Whatever's going on, no stiff office energy, no jargon, no judgment. Just honest conversation.
When I'm not in session, you'll probably find me watching the Yankees or Rangers with my family, keeping the faith through every season. (Sorry, Mets and Islanders fans. Kind of.)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Your first session is a chance to get to know each other. We'll talk through what's bringing you in, your history, and what you're hoping to get out of therapy. There's no pressure to share everything at once — we go at your pace. By the end, you'll have a clear sense of the plan moving forward.
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Yes. We work with both adolescents and adults, and treatment is tailored to whichever stage of life you or your teen is in.
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Yes. We're currently in-network with:
Aetna
Cigna
Anthem BCBS New York (formerly Empire)
Highmark BCBS (Western & Northeastern NY)
Carelon Behavioral Health
BCBS Massachusetts (Virtual Network)
Optum plans: Oscar, United Healthcare, and Oxford
Not sure if your plan is covered? Reach out and we'll confirm before your first session.
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Yes! We offer telehealth sessions anywhere in New York State, along with in-person sessions at our Staten Island office located at 3990 Hylan Blvd.
You choose what works best for you.
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Yes. Therapy is a confidential space protected by law, with a few limited exceptions (such as risk of harm to yourself or others) that we'll walk you through before we begin.
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It depends on your goals. Some clients come in to work through a specific issue and complete treatment in a shorter timeframe; others prefer ongoing, longer-term support. We'll check in regularly on progress so treatment always matches what you actually need.
Ready to take the first step?
Reaching out is the hardest part. Send us a message and we’ll get back to you within one business day to schedule a free 15-minute consultation
PHONE:
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OFFICE:
TELEHEALTH:
HOURS:
718-619-1590
3990 Hylan blvd, Staten Island, NY
Available statewide (NY)
Mon–Fri, 10am–6pm