Prof. Michael Davis

Prof. Michael Davis is a licensed professional counselor with over four decades of experience. He frames therapy around straightforward conversation and practical steps. He aims to help people untangle confusion and find clarity, especially when anger, stress, or addiction make daily life harder.

He draws on a long career in psychology teaching and clinical counseling. That background includes work in behavioral health and substance abuse settings and directing clinics. Those roles shaped his focus on short, goal-oriented therapy that tries to use time and resources efficiently.

His approach is informed by Client-Centered methods, cognitive behavioral ideas, and existential thinking. In sessions he listens closely, helps people name patterns that keep causing problems, and tests small changes to see what helps. He has substantial experience addressing anger, addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and trauma and abuse.

Prof. Davis also notes interest in several other issues, including obsessive-compulsive patterns, personality difficulties, sexual concerns, multicultural and prejudice-related stress, and bipolar and mood challenges. He has worked with programs for anger management and sex offender treatment during his career.

Clients can expect direct, plain-speaking sessions that focus on practical next steps. The practice emphasizes finding manageable strategies that fit a person’s life and priorities. To begin, readers are encouraged to use the site’s Start Therapy process to match and schedule a session.

How these approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what they most want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses simple experiments to test small changes that can reduce anger, anxiety, or unhealthy habits. Existential Therapy examines personal values and meaning; it can help when someone feels stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed by big life questions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss a client’s goals, what has or hasn’t helped before, and preferences for how to work together. Over several sessions they will adjust strategies so the approach fits practical needs and personal style.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow sessions during breaks or lunch hours. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a quick update is needed rather than a full session. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for scheduling, attention needs, and the kinds of exercises you want to try together.