Michael Schwing

Michael Schwing is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida with 20 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and self-esteem concerns. He also supports those facing career questions and life changes. Michael uses a respectful and compassionate approach and aims to make the first step easier for people who reach out.

Michael shapes conversations to fit each person's needs rather than using one fixed method. He listens to what matters most and builds a simple plan together. Sessions often center on practical skills for coping, clearer thinking about problems, and small steps toward change.

His background includes two decades of direct practice across settings where emotional strain and life transitions are common. That experience informs how he responds to issues like caregiver stress, commitment doubts, and struggles with forgiveness or guilt. He also brings experience supporting people with relationship concerns such as communication problems, infidelity, and non-monogamous arrangements.

Michael draws on several evidence-informed approaches, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. He adapts these methods to meet straightforward goals like improving mood, reducing worry, and strengthening self-worth.

People who choose Michael can expect a calm, down-to-earth style and an emphasis on usable tools. He invites clients to try steps that fit day-to-day life, then adjusts the plan as needed based on what works.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and building a relationship that reflects each person's values and goals. Online sessions can use this approach to help people feel heard and to set realistic goals for change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress and can be practiced during remote sessions with homework between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about your needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest ways of working that match those priorities. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Confirm which session formats are currently offered before you book. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy day, make scheduling easier across commutes, and allow focused check-ins without travel. Some formats also make it simpler to practice skills between sessions and to follow up on small steps agreed during meetings.