Michael Cummings, LCSW

Licensed in Kentucky · 20 years in practice

Michael Cummings is a licensed clinical social worker who brings two decades of experience to his practice in Kentucky.

License and registration

LCSW, Kentucky: 3792 · expires August 2028
NPI: 1639365810 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

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About Michael

Michael Cummings is a licensed clinical social worker who brings two decades of experience to his practice in Kentucky. He offers a warm, down-to-earth presence and combines direct feedback with a supportive style. He often uses practical tools and plain language so people can start making small changes right away.

He draws on several approaches to fit each person's needs, including cognitive-behavioral methods and acceptance work. That means sessions often focus on skills for managing thoughts, emotions, and behavior.

Background and approach

He also uses mindfulness practices to help people notice what matters and respond rather than react. Michael has substantial experience addressing stress, anxiety, and depression. He also helps people with relationship concerns, grief, substance use, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem.

Parenting strains, family conflict, and life transitions are other topics he commonly addresses. His background includes many years working with government and health organizations. He has provided clinical care to veterans, served as a bereavement counselor for hospice, worked with healthcare ethics, and held a role with the state social work board as a clinical supervisor.

Those experiences inform a practical, problem-solving style. In sessions he is active and collaborative. People can expect clear options, targeted exercises, and a sense of humor when appropriate.

Michael aims to help people build useful routines and realistic goals that fit their daily lives.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Michael names

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Online support

Practical therapy approaches for online care

Michael often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that reflect their values. It can help with anxiety, stress, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical exercises to change behavior and mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He treats the decision as collaborative and will help clients try methods and adjust as needed. Together they set goals, review what helps, and shift strategies when something is not a fit.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging, which offer flexibility for different days and needs. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and exercises. Phone sessions can fit a short break or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging works for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent alongside work, family, and travel plans.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Michael often address?

He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and grief. He also works on relationship strains, addictions, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and life changes.

What is his therapy style like?

He uses a warm, encouraging, and direct approach. Sessions mix practical exercises, discussion, and occasional humor to keep work focused and doable.

What kind of experience does he bring?

He has about 20 years of experience in clinical and consultative roles. That includes work with veterans, hospice bereavement counseling, and roles in healthcare ethics and supervision.

Where is he licensed and based?

Michael is a Kentucky LCSW and practices from Kentucky. Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

International clients are accepted and can schedule sessions from other countries in English.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Formats vary to fit different schedules and needs.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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