About Michael
Michael Davis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and addiction. He also supports those coping with relationship and family struggles, parenting strain, grief, ADHD, and issues around self-esteem and anger. Michael brings 19 years of experience to his work and aims to make therapy straightforward and approachable.
Michael keeps sessions focused and practical. He listens first, then collaborates with each person to set clear goals.
Background and approach
He uses real-world strategies people can try between sessions and checks progress regularly so goals stay relevant and achievable. His approach blends client-centered care with cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavior strategies, plus mindfulness and existential perspectives when useful. That mix helps people change unhelpful thinking, build emotion regulation skills, and find meaning when life feels chaotic.
He emphasizes skill building and honest conversation rather than long labels or jargon. Much of his earlier work involved meeting people in their homes and guiding parents and caregivers through trauma, neglect, and grief. Those experiences shaped his practical, task-oriented style and his focus on interventions that fit daily life.
He draws on two decades of varied clinical work to adapt methods to each person’s needs. Sessions can cover immediate coping tools, communication skills, relapse prevention for substance concerns, or support through separation and family conflict. Michael aims to create a steady, respectful space where people can work toward clearer thinking, calmer responses, and better functioning day to day.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s experience. It emphasizes respect for the client’s perspective and lets the person guide what they want to work on, which is helpful for building trust and clarity about goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills for spotting unhelpful thinking and trying different behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood over time.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication. Those skills are useful for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive reactions, and improving relationships.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That shared decision-making shapes what happens in sessions and helps keep therapy relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video offers face-to-face interaction and deeper conversational work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when a shorter touchpoint fits a busy day. These options make it easier to schedule appointments and maintain momentum between sessions.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 19 years
- Licensed
- Florida, Michigan, Kentucky, New York
- Languages
- English
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