Michael Denning, LMHC

Michael Denning is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Florida with seven years of clinical experience. He works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem, and the strain of life changes. He emphasizes a straightforward, respectful approach that centers the client's own goals and strengths.

Michael believes people are the experts on their own stories. He focuses on practical steps you can try between sessions. Conversations are aimed at clear next actions rather than long lists of jargon. This helps clients build confidence and notice small shifts over time.

His work draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques to address thoughts and everyday habits. Mindfulness and solution-focused tools are also woven in when they suit a person's needs. Motivational interviewing informs conversations about change and readiness.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person's tolerance for change. Michael listens for patterns in thinking, behavior, and routine, then helps design small experiments to test different ways of coping. The aim is to make daily life feel more manageable and meaningful.

People who choose Michael often want clear, usable ideas and an encouraging therapist who respects their pace. He welcomes questions about process, methods, and what to expect in early sessions.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping people set their own goals. In online sessions this looks like the therapist following your lead, asking what matters most, and shaping sessions around your priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Online work with CBT often includes homework, brief exercises during sessions, and reviewing what changed between meetings to adjust practical strategies.

Mindfulness Therapy encourages noticing thoughts and bodily responses without judgement. Online sessions can introduce simple mindfulness practices that are short and easy to try during everyday routines.

Finding the right fit is a shared process. The therapist will talk with you about goals, try approaches that match your needs, and adjust methods based on what works. That collaborative testing helps pinpoint which tools feel most useful.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Many people find online therapy helps fit appointments into a busy life, reduces travel, and makes it easier to keep regular check-ins. Some formats are quicker for brief check-ins while others allow longer discussion when needed, so ask about what will fit your schedule and preferences.