Therapist profile
Michael Davis, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Stress and relationship concerns
Continue with MichaelWhere Michael stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Florida / SW9839; LMSW, Michigan / 6801089679; LCSW, Kentucky / 253588; LCSW, New York / 097915
- NPI
- 1164603163
- Experience
- 19 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
About
- Client-centered work
- CBT and DBT methods
- Trauma background
About Michael
Michael Davis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida with 19 years of experience. He works with adults who face stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and codependency. Michael also helps people coping with trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and LGBT-related issues.
He draws on practical, skills-based methods in sessions. Michael uses client-centered conversation to understand what matters most to each person. He applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills.
In the room he keeps things direct and task-focused. Michael and the client set goals and develop short-term interventions to make progress between meetings. He blends mindfulness and existential ideas to help people notice patterns and consider what matters to them now.
Much of his prior work was in homes with children and parents after abuse, neglect, or loss. That background shapes how he approaches trauma, grief, and family-of-origin problems. He draws on this experience when supporting people who feel stuck in caretaking roles or who struggle with abandonment and attachment worries.
Sessions are aimed at clear changes in day-to-day life: reducing reactivity, managing cravings, improving communication, and strengthening boundaries. Michael encourages collaboration on which techniques to use and reviews progress regularly. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site steps to begin.
How sessions work
How Michael applies practical therapies online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the client can clarify what matters. It helps when someone needs space to sort feelings and decide on priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches tools to shift them. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and changing people-pleasing or avoidance habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills can help with intense reactivity, boundary setting, and urges related to addiction.Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Michael treats this as a collaborative process. He will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps in real life rather than sticking to a single plan.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day and reduce travel time. They also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or audio-only meetings when bandwidth is limited. Talk with Michael after the matching questionnaire to clarify which session formats are available and which will fit your needs.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Florida, Michigan, Kentucky, New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and codependency among other issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a personable, task-focused style that combines client-centered conversation with practical skills and goal-based interventions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 19 years of experience working in individual, family, and group settings, including in-home work with children and parents.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LCSW licensed in Kentucky (KY LCSW) and New York (NY LCSW) and is based in Florida.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by 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.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.