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Michael Denning, LMHC

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Michael

Michael Denning is a Florida-based licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with seven years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, mood concerns, and life transitions. He approaches clients with respect for their personal expertise, emphasizing strengths and practical steps to build confidence and motivation.

Background and approach

His practice includes addressing issues such as self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, sleep problems, anger, and ADHD, along with a broad range of related concerns like attachment, codependency, and substance use. Michael draws on evidence-informed methods to support clients in setting achievable goals and developing coping skills.

He values a collaborative stance that begins by listening carefully and tailoring strategies to each person’s needs. Clients looking for focused, goal-oriented work may find his emphasis on practical tools and encouragement a helpful complement to deeper personal reflection.

Michael offers services across a range of presenting problems and places priority on meeting people where they are as they take steps toward change.

Approaches for Online Sessions and Practical Change

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and respect for each person’s perspective, helping clients shape goals and solutions that fit their unique strengths and values. This approach is useful for building self-esteem, working through relationship or attachment concerns, and guiding change at a comfortable pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing concrete skills to shift behavior and mood. CBT can be effective for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and managing symptoms related to ADHD by teaching structured strategies and problem-solving techniques.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions often blend supportive listening with practical exercises so treatment feels personalized and goal-focused.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into a busy schedule and to access consistent support from home or elsewhere in Florida. These formats allow for ongoing coaching, skill practice between sessions, and timely check-ins to sustain progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this clinician commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, bipolar, ADHD, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy-related problems, sleep and anger concerns, and career or life-change challenges.
How would you describe the therapeutic style used?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, with emphasis on listening to a person’s strengths and tailoring practical strategies to meet individual goals.
What is the therapist's professional background?
He has seven years of experience working with clients on motivation, self-esteem, addictions, and transitions, bringing a balance of supportive listening and action-oriented techniques.
What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
The clinician holds the credential FL LMHC MH20896 and practices in Florida as a licensed mental health counselor.
Are services offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for meeting with the therapist?
Clients can connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are fees and subscriptions handled for appointments?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

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

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English