- Client-centered focus
- Brief practical therapy
- Experienced clinician
About Michael
Prof. Michael Davis brings a client-centered approach to his counseling work. He focuses on listening closely and helping people find practical ways forward. He presents himself plainly and aims to make sessions straightforward and goal-oriented.
He has taught psychology for many years and has four decades of clinical experience. That background is paired with earlier legal training and leadership of behavioral health and substance abuse programs. Those combined roles shape how he thinks about difficult problems and practical solutions.
In sessions he draws on Client-Centered Therapy to make room for each person’s perspective. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas to identify thought and behavior patterns that get in the way. Existential themes inform conversations about meaning, choice, and responsibility when those questions are central.
His work has included programs for anger management and treatment-focused work with sex offenders. He has also supported people dealing with addictions, trauma, relationship strain, depression, anxiety, and intimacy concerns. Additional focuses listed include obsessive and compulsive issues, personality concerns, sexual assault and abuse, and multicultural and discrimination-related stress.
Prof. Davis holds an LPC credential and practices in New Jersey. Sessions are conducted in English. The profile notes a long clinical career and a preference for brief, time-focused therapy when that fits a person’s goals.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathy and listening, letting the client set the pace and focus while the therapist follows and reflects what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs to feel heard, work through identity or relationship questions, or clarify goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thought and behavior that maintain problems. It is practical and structured, useful for anxiety, depression, obsessions, and addiction-related habits where identifying small changes can make a difference.
Existential Therapy brings discussion of meaning, freedom, and responsibility into the room when those topics are central to a person’s distress or decision making. It can help people facing big life choices or struggling with purpose and values.
Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. That plan can be adjusted as therapy progresses to match what is helping.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people connect from a different location when schedules are tight. These practical benefits often help therapy fit into daily routines without changing the clinical focus.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
41+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, self esteem, career problems, and bipolar-related challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He practices a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and collaboration, combined with practical methods from cognitive behavioral and existential perspectives when useful.
How much experience does he have?
He has 41 years of experience in clinical counseling and teaching psychology, plus leadership roles in behavioral health and substance abuse programs.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds an LPC credential and provides services based in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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