Michael Denning

Michael Denning is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. He works with people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, career questions, and major life changes. He aims to create a calm, straightforward space where clients can talk about what matters most to them.

He believes each person knows their story best and brings strengths into sessions. That perspective shapes his style: practical, respectful, and focused on real-world steps. He helps people notice patterns, set small goals, and build skills that make day-to-day life easier.

Sessions often focus on improving coping skills for stress, managing mood symptoms, addressing substance use concerns, and boosting self-esteem. He also supports people dealing with grief, trauma, relationship strain, intimacy challenges, and sleep or anger issues. Career concerns and coaching-style work are part of his practice when clients want direction or planning help.

Michael blends client-centered care with clear techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. That mix lets him adapt to what each person needs in a session. He keeps language plain and aims for concrete steps rather than clinical jargon.

He has seven years of professional experience as an LMHC in Florida. Michael welcomes questions about how his approach might fit a particular situation and encourages people to take the first step toward meeting their goals.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead, helping people feel heard and supported as they work toward their goals. This approach is useful for dealing with stress, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, sleep issues, anger, and coping with difficult situations.

Michael treats the selection of approaches as a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan together over time to find what helps most.

If you are interested in online options, please confirm current session formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce commuting time, and allow brief check-ins on a workday or after hours. It can also make sessions possible when travel or relocation would otherwise interrupt care.