Michael Davis, LCSW
Licensed in Florida · 19 years in practice
Michael Davis is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Florida who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, addiction, self-esteem and relationship concerns.
License and registration
- LCSW, Florida
- SW9839 · expires March 2027
- LMSW, Michigan
- 6801089679 · expires February 2027
- LCSW, Kentucky
- 253588 · expires August 2028
- LCSW, New York
- 097915 · expires May 2027
- NPI
- 1164603163 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 19
- Languages
- English
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About Michael
Michael Davis is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Florida who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, addiction, self-esteem and relationship concerns. He also supports people dealing with parenting strain, grief, ADHD, and LGBT-related issues. His manner is warm and straightforward, and he aims to make conversations feel calm and focused.
He uses clear, practical steps in sessions. Michael listens first to what matters most, then works with each person to set goals they can reach.
Background and approach
He encourages small, steady changes rather than big overnight fixes. Sessions cover skills for handling strong emotions, shifting unhelpful thoughts, and improving communication. Over 19 years he has worked in homes, clinics, and group settings with people facing abuse, neglect, substance issues, and family conflict.
That background informs his approach to safety, pacing, and rebuilding trust. He draws on experience helping parents, caregivers, and individuals cope after loss or difficult events. Michael blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques and DBT skills, plus mindfulness and meaning-focused work.
He adapts tools to each person’s situation, combining skill practice with conversations about values and choices. The focus is on what helps in day-to-day life. For families and individuals navigating family of origin problems, attachment wounds, or patterns of codependency, he offers concrete strategies and steady support.
People can expect direct feedback, collaborative planning, and practical homework to try between sessions.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Michael names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-centered therapy puts the person's goals first and focuses on clear listening and empathy. In practice this means sessions start with the client's concerns and move at their pace while the therapist reflects what matters most and helps clarify goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online CBT often uses short exercises, thought logs, and action steps that clients can try between sessions to reduce anxiety, depression, and compulsive patterns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. Online work with DBT can teach breathing and grounding techniques, emotion regulation skills, and communication strategies that are practiced in real life and reviewed in later sessions.
Michael will work collaboratively to find the right mix of approaches based on a person's needs, goals, and preferences. He helps decide what to try first and adjusts the plan over time so techniques fit daily life and current concerns.
Online sessions offer flexibility and easy access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls let people talk face-to-face, phone sessions require less bandwidth, live chat can be a quick check-in, and messaging supports ongoing check-ins and short reflections between meetings.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does he address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting challenges, and ADHD.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is personable and non-judgmental, focusing on listening first and then setting clear goals. Sessions emphasize practical steps and skill practice.
What is his professional background?
He has 19 years of experience working in-home, in clinics, and in groups with people facing abuse, neglect, addiction, and family conflict.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Kentucky and New York as KY LCSW and NY LCSW; he practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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