Michael Denning, LMHC

Michael Denning is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Florida with seven years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, and problems with motivation. He also helps those coping with major life changes, grief, trauma, and intimacy-related concerns. Michael favors an approach that treats the client as the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on practical steps and on building strengths you already have. Conversations are direct and respectful, aimed at helping people make real changes they can use day to day. He draws on several evidence-informed methods to shape each session. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Mindfulness practices can help with anxiety, attention, and sleeping problems by training attention and awareness. Motivational Interviewing supports people working through addiction or ambivalence about change by clarifying values and next steps. Clients can expect a calm, goal-oriented style that balances listening with concrete strategies. Michael also uses solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals and track progress. He aims to help people regain control over daily routines, relationships, and work functioning. Michael practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English. If you’re considering therapy, he invites you to take the first step and begin the intake process so you can see if his approach feels like a good fit.

Approaches that translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on treating the person with respect and curiosity. The therapist follows the client’s lead, listens closely, and helps people find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention exercises to reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust methods over time if something is not working.

Confirm the session formats available before booking, as specific online options are not listed here. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also support continuity of care during changes in schedule or location. Licensed professionals can use these tools to help people practice new skills between meetings and track progress toward clear goals.