Michael Davis, LCSW
Midlife and life-change focused LCSW
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- Practical goal work
- Nonjudgmental listening
- Mindfulness skills
About Michael
His style is personable and engaging. He listens with unconditional positive regard and works alongside people to set clear goals. Sessions focus on practical steps and small changes that add up over time. Michael often combines ideas from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with mindfulness and client-centered work to shape those steps.
Much of his past work involved in-home therapy with children and parents addressing abuse, neglect, grief, and behavior concerns. That background informs how he structures sessions and supports caregivers and individuals through hard moments. He also has experience with ADHD, attachment and abandonment issues, and substance problems.
Michael emphasizes collaboration. He will help clients pick strategies that fit their needs and then track progress toward concrete goals. The aim is steady movement toward more ease and clearer direction in daily life.
To begin, people select the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
Florida, Michigan, Kentucky, New York
Languages
English
How Michael’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and empathy. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects concerns back, and helps people name priorities and next steps. This approach is useful when someone needs a compassionate space to sort feelings and make decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and build new habits, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping during midlife changes.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for handling intense emotions and improving communication. It teaches techniques for distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and mindful awareness that someone can practice between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose and adjust methods based on their goals and preferences. That may mean mixing elements from different approaches and checking in regularly about what helps.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, shorten commutes, and allow for different rhythms of contact. Ask about current session options when you schedule so you can pick what works best for your routine.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michael commonly address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, low self-esteem, relationship and family strain, grief, parenting tensions, ADHD, and midlife transitions.
What is his therapeutic approach like?
His style is personable and nonjudgmental. He blends client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavior techniques and uses mindfulness and existential ideas as needed.
How much experience does he have?
Michael brings 19 years of experience as a clinician, including substantial work delivering in-home therapy for children and parents after abuse, neglect, or loss.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds LCSW credentials and practices from Florida; the biography lists Kentucky LCSW and New York LCSW as his credential details.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Michael?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.