Michael Denning, LMHC

Michael Denning is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem, and major life changes. He works with clients coping with relationship strain, grief, sleeping problems, anger, and career concerns. Michael brings seven years of clinical experience to his practice in Florida.

He approaches therapy from a collaborative, person-first stance. Michael believes people are the experts on their own stories and draws on their strengths to set manageable goals. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps rather than jargon-heavy explanations. He aims to make the work understandable and doable between meetings.

Michael uses a mix of approaches informed by the client’s needs. He commonly draws on client-centered techniques to follow the person’s lead, cognitive behavioral strategies to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas are used when people want structured direction and short-term momentum.

In the room he tends to keep things straightforward. Conversations move from identifying immediate concerns to building small experiments people can try in daily life. Progress is reviewed regularly so goals stay relevant and realistic. Michael invites people to take the pace that feels right while also holding a steady focus on meaningful change.

He works in Florida and conducts sessions in English. If you’re ready to begin, he asks that you start by completing the site’s brief matching questionnaire so scheduling can be arranged.

Approaches to Online Therapy and How They Help

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead so therapy fits each individual. It helps people who need a space to tell their story and build confidence at their own pace.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and creates practical experiments to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and many daily struggles.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. It can support stress management and help with sleep or anger control.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels useful. Together they decide whether to emphasize client-centered listening, CBT techniques, mindfulness, or a mix of methods and then adjust the plan as needed.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into a busy week, allows shorter check-ins when needed, and reduces travel time. Online work can make it easier to practice skills between appointments and keep momentum toward goals.