Therapist profile
Michael Davis, LCSW
LCSW helping adults with family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and DBT methods
- Parenting support
About Michael
Michael Davis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky and New York with 19 years of experience. He practices from Florida and works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, and coping with life changes. He also lists ADHD and related focus areas such as attachment and abandonment issues.
He uses straightforward, task-focused sessions. Conversations aim to identify practical steps and tools that fit daily life. Sessions often include checking current concerns, setting short-term goals, and trying small experiments between meetings.
His work draws on client-centered approaches and cognitive-behavioral strategies. He also uses techniques from dialectical behavior therapy, existential thinking, and mindfulness practices to help people manage intense emotions and make clearer choices. The emphasis is on collaboration and picking methods that match the problem at hand.
Much of his earlier work involved in-home therapy with children and parents after abuse, neglect, or loss. That background informs how he approaches family and parenting-related stress. He describes staying focused on interventions that help reach stated goals.
Sessions are practical and direct. Michael helps people clarify what matters now, reduce distressing patterns, and develop skills for everyday challenges. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps adults feel understood and clarifies their own priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. He will work with the client to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. This is a collaborative decision made over the first few sessions and can change as needs shift.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Using task-focused CBT or DBT skills in online meetings can make it simple to practice techniques between sessions and bring real changes into day-to-day routines.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Florida, Michigan, Kentucky, New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting issues does he help with?
He supports adults facing parenting strain, fatherhood issues, family problems, and family of origin concerns. These areas are listed among his core focuses.
How would he approach conflict or communication problems at home?
He uses client-centered conversation alongside cognitive-behavioral and dialectical techniques to work on communication skills and reduce reactive patterns. Sessions aim to develop concrete strategies for better interactions.
What is his background and level of experience?
He holds an LCSW and has 19 years of clinical experience, including substantial work as an in-home therapist with parents and children after abuse, neglect, and loss.
Where does he practice and what are his credentials?
He practices from Florida and is credentialed as an LCSW in Kentucky and New York as listed in his profile.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How is payment handled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, according to the profile information.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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