- Client-centered approach
- Practical skill building
- Seven years experience
About Michael
Michael Denning is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with seven years of clinical experience. He helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed by life changes. He also supports those struggling with addiction, low self-esteem, sleep problems, anger, and career concerns.
He believes people are the experts on their own lives and that therapy builds on existing strengths. Sessions are practical and straightforward. Michael aims to make the room a place to clarify goals and take small, doable steps forward.
His approach blends client-centered care with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. That means clients can expect a mix of reflective listening, skill building, and attention to how thoughts and behaviors connect to mood. He also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies to help people find what moves them toward change.
Michael has worked with a wide range of issues including trauma, grief, intimacy concerns, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and relationship struggles. He pays attention to patterns such as attachment, codependency, and difficulties with communication or control.
Bringing up therapy can feel hard, and he keeps the pace patient and pragmatic. He invites people to start where they are, set clear goals, and try things that can be measured over time.
How his approaches fit into online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's view of their life. The therapist listens without directing and helps people name their priorities and strengths. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and teaches practical skills to change patterns that maintain anxiety or depression. Mindfulness therapy encourages paying attention to the present moment and can help manage stress and emotional reactivity.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to identify goals and experiment with methods that match their needs and preferences. That means trying different tools and adjusting over time rather than committing to one fixed plan from the start.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing sessions during a lunch break or after work. It can also let people use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or choose longer sessions when more time is needed for deeper issues.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
Michael works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, low self-esteem, sleep and anger problems, and career concerns among other issues listed in his specialties.
What is his therapy style like?
He takes a practical, client-centered approach that emphasizes listening, clear goals, and small steps toward change.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience as a clinician working with a wide range of mental health concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a licensed mental health counselor - FL LMHC - practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what is the cost structure?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.