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Michael Denning

Michael Denning, LMHC

Florida

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Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Stress and Anger

  • CBT techniques
  • Mindfulness practice
  • Solution focused work

About Michael

Michael Denning is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with seven years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem, anger, and other common struggles. He also supports people facing big life changes and career stress.

Michael’s approach is straightforward. He starts by listening so he can understand what matters most to each person. He treats clients as the expert on their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical steps rather than long theory discussions.

He uses a mix of methods to help people gain clearer thinking and better coping. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps spot unhelpful thoughts and change routines that keep problems going. Mindfulness techniques teach simple ways to notice feelings without getting swept up in them. Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing guide short-term goal setting and practical change.

People working on anger or relationship tensions can expect direct conversations about triggers, responses, and small experiments to try between sessions. For addiction or low motivation, he uses motivational interviewing to find personal reasons to change and small achievable goals.

Michael keeps sessions focused and goal-oriented. He helps clients track progress and adjust plans as needed. If someone wants to start, he asks them to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so they can begin the practical work together.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. In practice this means sessions concentrate on what the person says matters most and on building from their strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, then tests small changes to see what helps. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple exercises to notice sensations and urges, which can reduce reactivity in heated moments.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Michael discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods based on what works. He combines practical tools from different approaches to match a client's needs and the goals they set together.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it simpler to practice skills between appointments in real-life settings. Licensed professionals can use these conveniences to keep therapy focused on usable steps and measurable progress.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he support?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, grief, and related issues listed in his profile.

What is his general therapy style?

He uses a practical, client-centered style that emphasizes listening, clear goals, and steps you can try between sessions.

How much experience does he have?

He has seven years of professional experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

What credential and location does he hold?

He is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices as a counselor in that state.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs handled?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.

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