Michael Denning, LMHC

Michael Denning is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with seven years of clinical experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, or big life changes. He talks plainly and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure.

He uses straightforward, goal-focused methods that break problems into small, workable pieces. Sessions typically focus on what is getting in the way now and practical ways to try something different. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to help people test new habits and build momentum.

Michael treats concerns such as sleep problems, anger, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, grief, and career stress. He also supports people facing trauma, family conflict, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and substance use challenges. He pays attention to relationship patterns, attachment or abandonment worries, and struggles with codependency or communication breakdowns.

His style centers on listening first and working alongside each person to set clear, realistic goals. He believes people bring important knowledge about themselves, and he offers tools and feedback to move toward those goals. Sessions are practical and collaborative, with short-term strategies and skills to try between meetings.

Michael offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging. He works in English and practices as a Florida LMHC. If someone is ready to begin, he helps guide the next steps toward scheduling and a focused plan.

Evidence-informed approaches for online care

Michael often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then trying small changes to see what helps. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus; it can be helpful for anxiety, sleep, and stress.

He also uses motivational interviewing to build a person’s own reasons for change. That approach is collaborative and strength-based, and it can help with addiction, motivation, and making lasting behavior changes. Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the work he does with each person; he listens to goals and preferences and adjusts the plan together.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and practice skills in conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when a shorter check-in is needed or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging provide brief, ongoing support between sessions and can fit into a busy day. These options help people keep momentum while fitting therapy into everyday life.