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Michael Davis, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Stress and mood concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Michael
Michael Davis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida with 19 years of experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting struggles, grief, and life changes including ADHD and attachment issues.
He uses a practical, task-focused approach. Sessions concentrate on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing different ways of responding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy informs much of his work, alongside client-centered and dialectical behavior approaches when helpful.
Michael has extensive experience working in homes and with individuals and groups. That background shaped his focus on concrete interventions that families and caregivers can apply between sessions. He has worked with people dealing with past abuse, neglect, and loss.
In sessions he collaborates with the person to set short-term goals and build specific skills. Typical interventions include thought records, behavioral experiments, emotion regulation strategies, and communication practice that can be used in daily life.
He holds LCSW credentials in Kentucky and New York and practices from Florida. The first conversations assess immediate concerns, current routines, and practical changes that could reduce stress and improve functioning. Clients are invited to track progress and adjust plans as work proceeds.
How Michael uses CBT, DBT, and client-centered work online
Michael integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice specific thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, then plans short experiments to try different responses. CBT is practical for anxiety, depression, and managing ADHD-related habits.He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. DBT-style skills teach breathing and grounding techniques, limits on impulsive reactions, and step-by-step ways to handle strong feelings. Client-centered methods focus on listening and reflecting so the person can clarify goals and preferences for change.
Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. He will review your goals, current routines, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together you decide which methods to try and how to measure progress over a few sessions.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking. The therapist's profile does not list specific formats, so check what is offered when you schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work or family life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time while keeping the focus on practical skills and behavior change.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Florida, Michigan, Kentucky, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting, grief, and coping with life changes including ADHD.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
He uses CBT techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and then tests new responses through small, practical experiments between sessions.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has 19 years of experience as a therapist working with individuals, groups, and in-home settings, often addressing trauma, abuse, grief, and family dynamics.
What credentials and region does he practise in?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices in Florida; he also holds KY LCSW and NY LCSW credentials.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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