Michael Buchman, LAC
Supervised by Ashlyn Rost, LPC, ACS
I help individuals, couples, and families better understand the patterns, emotions, and protective parts of themselves that may be keeping them stuckāso they can build healthier relationships, feel more emotionally grounded, and create lasting change.
Many of the clients I work best with are people who feel caught in recurring emotional cycles, overthink constantly, struggle with self-criticism, shut down in relationships, or find themselves reacting in ways they donāt fully understand. Often, they are insightful and self-aware, but still feel disconnected from themselves or stuck in patterns theyāve been unable to change on their own.
I provide telehealth therapy throughout New Jersey for individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, emotional stress, relationship challenges, and family conflict.
My goal is to create a space where you feel safe exploring whatās happening beneath the surface without judgment. Together, we work to better understand your internal world, strengthen communication, and develop practical tools that help you move through life and relationships with greater clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.
My Areas of Focus
Anxiety, Stress & Overthinking
Family Dynamics & communication
Depression & Emotional Struggles
Relationship Conflict and Attachment Challenges
Self-Criticism & Recurring Patterns
Couples and Marital Concerns
My Approach
My work is strongly influenced by Internal Family Systems (IFS), and I am currently pursuing advanced training and certification in the model. IFS helps clients understand the different āpartsā of themselvesāsuch as the inner critic, the anxious part, the people-pleasing part, or the emotionally reactive partāwith greater curiosity and compassion rather than shame or judgment.
This approach can be especially helpful for clients who feel emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck in repeating patterns, or conflicted internally.
I also integrate:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Psychodynamic Therapy
Attachment-based approaches
In couples and family work, I incorporate:
Gottman Method
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
I am continuing advanced study in EFT to deepen my work with couples and help partners build stronger emotional connection, communication, trust, and security within their relationships.
My approach is collaborative, flexible, and tailored to each clientās unique experiences and goals.
What Itās Like to Work with Me
My style is thoughtful, supportive, and collaborative. I work to create an environment where you feel heard, understood, and comfortable exploring difficult emotions and experiences at your own pace.
In our sessions, weāll look not only at whatās happening in the present, but also at the deeper emotional patterns and protective responses shaping your thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. I believe meaningful change happens when insight is paired with compassion, curiosity, and practical action.
Whether youāre coming in individually or with a partner, therapy is tailored to your specific needs and goals. Sessions are designed to help you better understand yourself, improve communication, and build healthier ways of relating to both yourself and others.
Credentials & Details
Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)
Supervised by Ashlyn Rost, LPC, ACS
IFS Level II Certified
Therapy for individuals (18+), couples, and families in New Jersey
Speaks Russian
Accepted Insurance
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Amerihealth
Cigna
Horizon NJ Health Medicaid
Iād love the opportunity to support you on this path.
