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Michael Davis

Practical, compassionate therapy for everyday challenges

LCSW Florida

Experience
19 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Michael

Michael Davis is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida who brings 19 years of clinical experience to his work. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem concerns, and ADHD.

Background and approach

His practice also addresses specific themes such as abandonment, attachment wounds, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, dissociation, and substance-related issues. His therapeutic stance is warm and engaging, grounded in respect and nonjudgmental support.

Michael favors structured, evidence-informed techniques while remaining attentive to each person's story and personal values. He commonly uses cognitive behavioral strategies alongside client-centered principles and dialectical skills, and integrates mindfulness and existential perspectives when those lenses fit a client's needs.

Sessions emphasize collaborative goal-setting and practical interventions designed to move clients toward measurable change. Michael’s background includes individual, group, and in-home work with diverse concerns, and he aims to partner with clients to identify which approaches will best address their priorities and life circumstances.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Michael often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients recognize and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, a practical approach that targets symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress with concrete strategies. He also integrates client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration to ensure treatment aligns with what matters most to the person. Dialectical behavior therapy elements are used when clients need skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will collaborate with clients to weigh goals, preferences, and life circumstances and then tailor a blend of techniques that fit those needs rather than relying on a single method.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility for people juggling busy schedules or limited mobility. These options allow continuity of care across different settings and can make it easier to practice skills in real time while maintaining regular contact with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem issues, and ADHD.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach and style?
His style is personable, engaging, and nonjudgmental, blending client-centered listening with structured techniques such as cognitive behavioral methods and dialectical skills to help clients pursue clear goals.
What is his professional background and experience?
He is a licensed clinical social worker with 19 years of experience offering individual, group, and in-home therapy across a variety of mental health concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds LCSW licenses in Kentucky and New York listed as KY LCSW 253588 and NY LCSW 097915 and practices from Florida.
Which languages does he speak and can he take international clients?
He conducts sessions in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is payment handled and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

Florida, Michigan, Kentucky, New York

Languages

English