Michael Denning, LMHC

Michael Denning is a Florida-based licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with seven years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, and low self-esteem. He talks plainly about life changes and motivation, and he encourages people to use their own strengths when working through hard moments. Michael affirms the courage it takes to start therapy and focuses on practical steps clients can take right away.

He follows a client-centered way of working that keeps the person's goals and values first. That means sessions are shaped around what matters to the client rather than a strict agenda. He also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors in day-to-day life.

Mindfulness practices are offered as concrete exercises to calm the mind and improve focus. Motivational interviewing helps people who feel stuck find reasons to change and build small, sustainable steps forward. Solution-focused tools are used when clients want short-term planning and clear next steps.

Michael has experience helping people manage grief, trauma, relationship struggles, sleep problems, anger, and career concerns. He also supports those dealing with ADHD, bipolar, depression, and substance use concerns, and he works with related areas like attachment, codependency, and body image.

Sessions are held from his Florida practice and are offered in English. If you want to explore whether Michael is a good fit, use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

Approaches for online work and practical change

Michael uses client-centered therapy to keep each session focused on the client's priorities. That approach emphasizes listening, respect for personal choices, and shaping the work around what the person wants to change.

He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and patterns that feed into substance use or low self-esteem.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Ask about options when you schedule so you can pick a way that fits your day. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family time, reduce travel, and allow quick check-ins when needed, while other formats may be better for longer, focused work.