Michael Cantor
(He/Him/His)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Can I locate what in my life is causing struggle? Is personal reflection & deeper thinking an option? So. Many. Therapists! (walking distance from Duke)
As a psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker with 20+ years of experience, I earned my MSW in Social Work from Smith College School for Social Work in Northampton, MA. My professional background includes training at Duke University CAPS, Duke University Medical Center, and my work with children, teens, adults and families through the NC community mental health system. I have served as field supervisor for MSW interns from NCCU, UNC, and as clinical supervisor for Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associates. My focus includes anxiety, depression, grief and loss, managing stress and life transitions, relationship difficulties, and supporting greater awareness and functioning. I welcome and affirm clients of all identities and backgrounds in my practice. Thanks for considering me.
Practice hours (EDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Burnout
- Career
- Depression
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Men's Issues
- Parenting Concerns
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Social Anxiety
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- People in the foster care system
- People who identify as queer
- Professional Healthcare Providers
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Eclectic Approaches
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Relational Psychotherapy
- Anger Management
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$150per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- DSHIP – North Carolina
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Out-of-pocket
- In-network insurance
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Apple Pay
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Google Pay
- Health Savings Account
- Other
- Paypal
- Venmo
- Zelle
Credentials
Licenses
LCSW
North Carolina Social Work Certification And Licensure Board
C006846, North Carolina
Certificates
Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy (ESFT )
The Center for Family Based Training
Multiple hours specialized training
Education
Smith College School for Social Work
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2004
Clinical social work practice and theory
Publications
Strengthening the Professional Selves of Social Workers Through the Lens of Self Psychology
2012, Smith College Studies in Social Work
Strengthening the Professional Selves of Social Workers Through the Lens of Self Psychology