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Michael Dykes, LCSW, CSW
Georgia
LCSW in Georgia - Stress and Addictions
See online therapy options- CBT-based tools
- Mindfulness practices
- Trauma-focused care
About Michael
Michael Dykes is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in Georgia with 20 years of experience. He helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, and process trauma and abuse. He also supports people dealing with depression and related life challenges.
Michael views each person as the expert on their own story. He looks for existing strengths to build on rather than starting from scratch. Sessions are practical and focused on what a person can try between meetings.
In practice he uses a mix of approaches that fit the issue at hand. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides structured ways to notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Client-centered work keeps the conversation grounded in the person’s priorities and pace.
He also draws on mindfulness techniques to help people manage stress in the moment. For trauma-related concerns he combines trauma-focused methods with careful pacing so work proceeds at a manageable speed.
Michael aims for straightforward, useful sessions. He helps people set small, concrete goals and tracks progress over time. People who want clear steps and practical skills to handle anxiety, addiction patterns, or mood problems may find his style a good fit.
How his approaches translate to online work
Michael uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors. CBT in sessions focuses on specific problems and small experiments people can try during the week.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the pace aligned with what the person wants to work on, and Mindfulness Therapy to teach short practices that reduce stress in daily life. Mindfulness techniques are presented as simple exercises for use between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He treats approach selection as a collaborative process that depends on the person’s goals and preferences. Together they decide whether CBT, client-centered conversation, or mindfulness exercises will be most useful for the current concern.
The therapist’s biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the exact online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins, or make it easier to continue work while traveling. Discussing logistics at the start helps match session length and timing to everyday routines.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and depression, plus related issues such as grief, anger, self-esteem, and intimacy concerns.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, goal-focused sessions that combine structured techniques and person-led conversation. The aim is to produce actions people can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional experience as a clinician working with a range of mood, trauma, and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list session formats. Confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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