Michael Dykes, LCSW, CSW

Michael Dykes is a Georgia-based licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and trauma and abuse. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. He acknowledges that starting therapy takes courage and meets each person where they are in the moment.

He has 20 years of professional experience in the field, working with a wide range of concerns from grief and relationship strain to sleep and eating issues. Michael centers sessions on the client’s story and strengths. He sees clients as the experts on their lives and builds plans with their unique goals in mind.

His approach draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, psychodynamic thinking, and trauma-focused methods. That mix allows him to tailor sessions to immediate problems and longer-term patterns. Expect straightforward conversations, practical coping skills, and attention to how past experiences affect current choices.

Michael also addresses related issues such as codependency, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and challenges tied to adoption or fatherhood. He pays attention to feelings like guilt, shame, or anger and works with clients to regain balance and clarity.

People who prefer honest, goal-minded sessions may find his style helpful. He encourages questions about process and collaborates on goals. To begin, readers can use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule a session.

How Michael blends evidence-based methods for online work

Client-centered therapy starts by treating the person as the expert on their life and building goals from what matters most to them. This approach helps with motivation, decision-making, and making changes that fit day-to-day life.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with practical alternatives. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and problems with coping and sleep.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Michael will work with each person to decide which methods suit their needs and goals. That collaboration lets him combine short-term tools with attention to longer-standing patterns when helpful.

Session format options are not listed here, so confirm the available online formats before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit appointments into a workday, reduce travel time, or choose a quieter time that works for them. Online work can also make it easier to continue therapy during life transitions and to check in between larger goals.