Therapist profile
Michael Denning, LMHC
Florida
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Codependency and Anxiety
Continue with MichaelWhere Michael stands
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Florida / MH20896
- NPI
- 1386377166
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Michael
Michael Denning is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with seven years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem, relationship strain, grief, and other life changes. He also supports people who struggle with codependency and related patterns such as trouble saying no, people-pleasing, or losing themselves in relationships.
He approaches sessions from a client-centered stance, treating each person as the expert on their own life. He combines practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy with mindfulness skills and focused coaching. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on small, workable changes rather than abstract theory.
Michael often helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that keep them stuck. He uses CBT techniques to test assumptions and create different responses. Mindfulness practices are introduced to reduce reactivity and improve awareness of feelings and urges.
Motivational interviewing is used when people feel stuck or ambivalent about change. Solution-focused methods help clarify next steps and build on what already works. This blend is suited for people wanting clear strategies alongside supportive conversations.
His style is direct and practical. He helps clients set realistic goals and track progress. People who want concrete tools for boundary-setting, coping with addiction triggers, or managing anxiety may find his approach helpful.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. It helps people clarify their own goals and notice strengths they already have.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It introduces exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and to practice different responses to anxiety, cravings, or relationship triggers.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention practices that reduce reactivity. These practices can help with staying present during strong emotions and improving sleep or impulse control.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. That choice can change over time as priorities shift.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats. Confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals generally adapt CBT exercises and mindfulness practices for virtual settings so the work remains practical and focused.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, self-esteem, relationship strain, grief, and codependency among other concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered, conversational style with practical tools from CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience as a clinician.
What credential and region does he practice in?
He is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as FL LMHC, practicing in Florida.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
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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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.