Michael Dykes, LCSW, CSW

Licensed in Georgia · 20 years in practice

Michael Dykes is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, Georgia: CSW003998 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1891131785 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

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About Michael

Michael Dykes is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, or the fallout from trauma and abuse. He meets people where they are and treats them with respect and calm.

He believes the person in therapy is the expert on their own life and brings that perspective into each session. Michael uses clear, practical steps alongside listening and reflection.

Background and approach

Sessions typically look like talking through current problems, learning simple coping tools, and testing new ways of handling difficult moments. His background includes long-term clinical work in Georgia helping people manage mood struggles, substance concerns, and grief. He draws on therapy methods that address thoughts and behaviors and also look at deeper patterns that repeat over time.

This mix supports both short-term relief and longer change. Michael pays attention to how relationships, family history, and past hurts affect everyday choices. He helps people who wrestle with anger, intimacy issues, parenting strain, and career stress to make clearer decisions and set healthier boundaries.

He also works with concerns like ADHD, sleep and eating struggles, and chronic illness adjustments. Starting therapy with him usually means setting a goal, trying techniques between sessions, and checking progress together. The approach is collaborative and practical, aimed at reducing distress and building skills people can use day to day.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Depression
ADHD
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Men's issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Smoking / vaping cessation
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Michael names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the person’s experience and building a trusting relationship. It helps when someone needs a calm space to talk, feel heard, and decide what direction to take. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, emphasizes practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve focus, which often helps with sleep, anger, and daily overwhelm. Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about priorities, trial different techniques, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. That way the work stays aligned with the client’s goals and pace. Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation without travel. Phone sessions can be easier when video isn’t needed or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging make brief check-ins, homework support, and flexible scheduling simple. Together these options help people fit therapy into busy lives while still using the methods described above.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as grief, intimacy struggles, and parenting stress.

What is his general approach in sessions?

Sessions combine listening with practical techniques. He uses a mix of client-centered work, cognitive strategies, and trauma-focused ideas to address symptoms and patterns.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He brings 20 years of professional experience, most of it working directly with people facing mood, addiction, and trauma-related concerns.

What credentials does he hold and where is he based?

He holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and a CSW, and he is based in Georgia.

Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.

In what formats are sessions offered?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are rates and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with him?

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