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Michael Davis

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Michael Davis, LCSW

Florida

LCSW - Anger and Trauma focused

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Key details

  • CredentialsLCSW
  • LicenseLCSW, Florida / SW9839; LMSW, Michigan / 6801089679; LCSW, Kentucky / 253588; LCSW, New York / 097915
  • NPI1164603163
  • Experience19 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationFlorida

About

  • CBT strategies
  • DBT skills
  • Mindfulness practice

About Michael

Michael Davis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 19 years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationships, family matters, grief, parenting challenges, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and he does not accept international clients.

He uses a practical, goal-oriented style that focuses on clear steps toward change. He combines client-centered techniques with cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral methods. Michael prioritizes collaboration and keeps sessions focused on interventions that help people manage symptoms and reach goals.

His background includes extensive work in home-based settings, working with individuals and groups on issues such as past abuse, neglect, grief, and parenting struggles. That experience informs a straightforward approach to emotion regulation, communication, and rebuilding routines after loss or upheaval.

In sessions he addresses anger by helping people recognize triggers, test new responses, and practice alternatives that reduce escalation. He also helps with related struggles like abandonment, attachment wounds, codependency, substance use, and family of origin issues.

Michael draws on mindfulness and existential ideas when helpful, using simple present-moment practices and values-focused conversations to clarify what matters. He aims to keep work concrete - tracking progress, adjusting strategies, and returning to what the client finds useful.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a cancelable subscription model.

How sessions work

How his approaches translate to online work

Michael blends client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into straightforward online sessions. Client-centered work focuses on the client's priorities and clarifying goals. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors to test new ways of responding to triggers. DBT offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and reducing reactivity.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps. That collaborative process means skills and strategies are selected with the client's needs and preferences in mind.

The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and shorter check-ins when needed. Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work allows for practicing skills in everyday settings, reviewing homework between sessions, and keeping continuity when life gets disrupted.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Listed in

Florida, Michigan, Kentucky, New York

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of anger issues does he support?

He works with irritation that shows up at home or work, resentments that build over time, and difficulty managing strong reactions when stressed.

What is his general approach in sessions?

He uses a practical, collaborative style that focuses on clear interventions and measurable progress. Sessions blend client-centered work with cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral techniques.

How much experience does he have?

He has 19 years of clinical experience working with individuals and groups on trauma, grief, parenting, anger, anxiety, and related concerns.

Where is he licensed and practicing?

He is an LCSW licensed in Kentucky and New York and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with international clients?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions arranged and what about cost?

Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started 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 anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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