Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Michael works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida, Michigan, Kentucky, New York
- Years in practice
- 19
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Michael
Michael Davis is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Florida with 19 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, and grief. He also supports those coping with relationship strain, parenting challenges, attention differences, and concerns tied to trauma and abuse.
Michael keeps things straightforward and personal in sessions. He listens without judgment and aims to create a calm space to talk through what feels most urgent.
Background and approach
He works with clients to set clear goals and finds practical steps to move forward. His approach draws on client-centered care and cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful patterns. He also uses dialectical behavior skills and mindfulness exercises to help manage intense feelings and improve emotional regulation.
He tailors techniques to each person's situation rather than following one fixed method. Much of Michael's background includes hands-on work in homes and community settings, guiding adults and caregivers through grief, past abuse, and family conflict. That experience shaped his focus on concrete strategies people can use between sessions.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Michael emphasizes building skills you can apply to daily life, such as stress management, communication tools, and coping strategies for cravings or overwhelm. He partners with clients to track progress and adjust the plan as needed.
What Michael works with
Everything Michael lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Michael's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Michael lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approach and benefits of online therapy
Michael blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try practical alternatives. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and understanding your priorities so sessions reflect what matters most to you. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on changing patterns of thought and behavior to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, or anger.He also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Those DBT-based tools can help when feelings run hot or relationships become strained. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a team effort; he will collaborate with you to pick methods that match your goals and preferences and adjust them over time.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls are useful for in-depth conversations and visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let you communicate between sessions or use brief check-ins when that fits your day. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving routines while working with licensed professionals.
Questions people ask about Michael
What concerns does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self esteem, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, coping with life changes, and ADHD among other areas.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The style is personable and nonjudgmental with a focus on collaboration and clear goals. Sessions emphasize practical strategies and skills to use between meetings.
What experience does he bring?
He has 19 years of clinical experience and has worked in community and in-home settings with adults and caregivers on trauma, grief, family conflict, and behavior change.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with KY LCSW and NY LCSW credentials and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.