Dr. Michael Brustein

Dr. Michael Brustein Clinical Psychologist, Author, Blogger. Specializing in Relationships, Self Image & Anxiety utilizing Mindfulness, CBT and Psychodynamic therapy.

Dr. Michael Brustein is a clinical psychologist in private practice in New York City. He has served as an assistant professor at the Albert Einstein Medical School, and has taught courses on psychotherapy techniques, abnormal psychology, and group therapy at Brooklyn College, The College of New Rochelle, and William Paterson University. Dr. Brustein was an attending psychologist at Montefiore Medical Center and a supervising psychologist at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center, where he participated in su***de prevention studies and mentored medical residents and psychology interns. Dr. Brustein is also the author of Perfectionism: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals, which is one of the first texts for clinicians to address how to manage perfectionistic clients.

12/04/2025

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Our brains are wired with biases and blindspots that shape how we see the world. Awareness is the first step. Which of...
10/29/2025

Our brains are wired with biases and blindspots that shape how we see the world. Awareness is the first step. Which of these mind traps catches you the most? 👇

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08/07/2025

Link in Bio: How “cake smashing” videos have become a popular form of rage-inducing content & why some say they’re an indicator of larger relationship issues

08/03/2025

We call it panic, but sometimes it’s just a mask slipping.An old version of you trying to answer a life that no longer f...
07/31/2025

We call it panic, but sometimes it’s just a mask slipping.
An old version of you trying to answer a life that no longer fits.

What Panic Symptoms Mean (and why they’re not dangerous) link in bio
07/29/2025

What Panic Symptoms Mean (and why they’re not dangerous) link in bio

New Blog: How Social Media Hijacks Identity and How CBT Helps You Reclaim It
07/21/2025

New Blog: How Social Media Hijacks Identity and How CBT Helps You Reclaim It

Too often, men arrive in therapy not with chaos—but with a quiet ache they can’t name.In my latest blog post, I explore ...
06/10/2025

Too often, men arrive in therapy not with chaos—but with a quiet ache they can’t name.

In my latest blog post, I explore the invisible weight many men carry while “doing everything right.”

If you or someone you love has ever asked this question silently—this post is for you.

👉 Read it now – link in bio.

Use this technique anytime you need a mental reset
02/17/2025

Use this technique anytime you need a mental reset

Caring for your mind is an ongoing practice that can make space for growth and resilience in all parts of your life ...
02/13/2025

Caring for your mind is an ongoing practice that can make space for growth and resilience in all parts of your life

When we listen deeply we create space for connection
02/06/2025

When we listen deeply we create space for connection

Shift your relationship with stress & watch your resilience grow
02/03/2025

Shift your relationship with stress & watch your resilience grow

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