Prof. Michael Davis, LPC

Prof. Michael Davis uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a central part of his work. He combines practical thinking tools with a client-centered outlook to help people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and relationship concerns.

He has 41 years of experience in counseling and teaching psychology. He started teaching at 24 and began clinical counseling at 30. He also has a legal background from law school and time as a law clerk, which shaped his careful, direct style.

In sessions he focuses on real problems and clear steps. He draws on CBT to identify thinking patterns that keep problems going. He also uses client-centered methods to listen and respond to each person’s goals. He describes his broader clinical view as influenced by existential ideas about meaning and choice.

He has directed behavioral health and substance abuse clinics and led programs for anger management and work with sexual offending behavior. That administrative and program experience informs how he structures treatment and measures progress.

Prof. Davis aims for brief, focused work that respects people’s time and resources. He tends to offer straightforward strategies, homework between sessions, and practical behavior change plans. He sees most issues through a mix of learning new skills and making clearer life choices.

He sees clients in New Jersey and conducts sessions in English. He holds an LPC credential, New Jersey Licensed Professional Counselor, and brings both clinical and academic perspectives to help people move forward.

CBT and client-centered care online

Prof. Davis often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and practice different behaviors; CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, obsessions, and many stress-related problems. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's needs, helping them set goals and feel heard. Existential ideas may also be brought in to address questions of meaning, choice, and responsibility when people feel stuck.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with clients about goals and preferences and then tailor techniques that fit those aims. That collaborative process helps decide whether to emphasize CBT exercises, client-centered reflection, or existential discussion for a given concern.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets therapists and clients use visual cues for skill practice. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text messaging can provide brief check-ins, homework support, or a way to fit therapy into a busy day. These options aim to make it easier to keep momentum and access consistent care.