Dr. Michael Lonski
Licensed Clinical Psychologist | Crisis & Trauma Specialist | Old Greenwich, Connecticut
About
Michael Lonski has spent decades doing work that most people don't fully understand until they need it. A licensed clinical psychologist based in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, he's built his career around crisis psychology, trauma recovery, and the kind of mental health support that holds people together when everything else has fallen apart.
He co-founded Life Matters, Inc., a nonprofit created to serve firefighters, first responders, military personnel, and veterans. That population doesn't ask for help easily. As Director of Education, Training, and Clinical Services, Lonski shaped programs that took the psychological weight of trauma seriously, including the long aftermath experienced by the men and women who responded to September 11th. In 2004, he testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats and International Relations about the mental health effects of those attacks. He also worked as a consultant at the World Trade Center site, supporting workers through the psychological toll of the rebuilding effort. Real work, on the ground, with people carrying things that don't show up on any injury report.
Throughout all of it, he's kept a private clinical practice in Connecticut. Individuals. Families. People dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, and the transitions that quietly undo a person's sense of who they are. That continuity is deliberate. It keeps him connected to what the work actually feels like at the individual level, not just at the policy or program level.
Today, through Life Matters, he's still at it. The mission hasn't changed: get people the psychological tools and human support they need to live full, productive lives. Dr. Lonski doesn't talk about that mission in abstractions. He's spent his career making it specific, one person at a time.
Expertise
- Crisis psychology and critical incident response
- Trauma recovery and PTSD treatment
- First responder mental health programs
- Military and veteran psychological support
- Clinical psychology (individual and family therapy)
- Program development for community mental health
- Psychological resilience training
- Stress, anxiety, and life transition counseling
Credentials
- PhD in Psychology
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist, State of Connecticut
- NPI: 1386707768
- Congressional Testimony -- Testified before the U.S. House Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats and International Relations on September 11th health effects (September 8, 2004)
- Co-Founder and Director of Education, Training, and Clinical Services -- Life Matters, Inc. (501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded 2002)
- Consultant, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey -- World Trade Center site psychological support
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Who is Dr. Michael Lonski?
Dr. Michael Lonski is a licensed clinical psychologist based in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. He is the co-founder of Life Matters, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides mental health support to first responders, military veterans, and communities affected by trauma. He testified before the U.S. Congress in 2004 on the health effects of September 11th.
What does Dr. Michael Lonski specialize in?
Dr. Lonski specializes in crisis psychology, trauma recovery, and mental health advocacy. His work focuses on helping first responders, military personnel, veterans, and individuals navigating life transitions build psychological resilience.
Where is Dr. Michael Lonski located?
Dr. Lonski is based in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, where he maintains a private clinical practice.
How can I contact Dr. Michael Lonski?
You can reach Dr. Lonski through his website at michaellonski.com or connect with him on Instagram at @michael.lonski.
Contact
For inquiries, please contact Dr. Michael Lonski via email: inbox@michaellonski.com
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