- Strengths-focused
- Skill-based work
- Trauma-informed
About Michael
Michael Dykes is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and depression. He approaches clients as the experts on their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. Michael aims to make the beginning of therapy straightforward and respectful of each person’s pace.
He uses a blend of talking and practical work to address immediate problems and long-term patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Mindfulness techniques help people settle their bodies and focus in the moment. Trauma-focused approaches are applied when past events continue to affect day-to-day life.
Michael also draws on client-centered and psychodynamic ideas to understand how relationships and early experiences shape current struggles. Sessions focus on clear goals, simple skills, and honest reflection. He works with common concerns such as sleep and eating problems, anger, grief, and parenting stress.
People come for help with career strain, self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with big life changes. He also addresses issues tied to adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and infidelity. Michael listens for what matters most and helps people make steps that fit their lives.
He practices in Georgia and conducts work in English. Starting therapy is described as an act of courage, and Michael supports clients through the first steps and ongoing planning.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Michael uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on each person's goals and values, offering a supportive listening stance that helps people feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets current thoughts and behaviors, with simple exercises and homework to test new ways of coping. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past events affect daily life, emphasizing safety, pacing, and skills to manage strong reactions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and what feels doable. That choice can change over time as needs shift and progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into busy routines, makes shorter check-ins easier to schedule, and removes travel time. Online sessions can allow continuity when life is unpredictable and let a person try different ways of working with a licensed professional without rearranging their whole day.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy and eating or sleeping problems, plus other life challenges listed in his specialties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines client-centered care with practical techniques such as cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness. Sessions mix listening, goal-setting, and exercises you can try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has twenty years of professional experience working in behavioral health and related settings.
What credentials and location are on record?
He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.