LCSW, CSW
Michael Dykes, LCSW, CSW
- Experience20 years
- LocationGeorgia
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
- Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Michael
Michael Dykes brings two decades of clinical experience to people seeking help with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, and ADHD. He approaches each person believing they are the expert on their own life and builds on their existing strengths to address current challenges.
Background and approach
Michael encourages clients to take that first brave step toward change and offers steady guidance as they move through difficult moments. Licensed in Georgia as an LCSW and CSW, he blends practical interventions with attention to personal history and meaning.
His work draws on client-centered principles to keep therapy grounded in the client’s goals, while using cognitive behavioral tools to reshape thinking patterns and trauma-focused methods when past wounds are central to the presenting concerns.
Over twenty years he has supported people facing a wide range of issues including relationship and family struggles, grief and loss, intimacy and parenting challenges, substance and process addictions, mood disorders, eating and sleep problems, anger and self-esteem concerns, career transitions, and compassion fatigue.
Approaches that guide online work and practical access
Michael often blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy to create a practical, collaborative foundation for online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely, validating the client's experience, and shaping goals around what matters most to the individual; it is helpful when someone wants an empathetic environment to explore their priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behavior patterns with concrete strategies to reduce anxiety, depression, or unhelpful coping habits and is useful for managing symptoms and building skills.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and presenting concerns and adjust methods over time so the work stays aligned with the client's needs. This flexibility allows sessions to shift between supportive exploration and skill-based interventions as appropriate.
Online therapy with Michael is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which supports flexible scheduling and ongoing access to care. These formats can make it easier to maintain continuity of work during busy weeks, while allowing therapists and clients to focus on practical strategies, processing, and progress regardless of location.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Licensed
Georgia
Languages
English
What Michael can help with
Michael Dykes works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and ADHD.
Michael works with clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, and trauma and abuse.
Michael works with depression.
How Michael approaches therapy
Michael's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
Experience and training
Michael is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Georgia, with 20 years of clinical experience.