About Michael
Michael Cummings is an LCSW who blends practical therapy methods with a warm, straightforward manner. He practices from Kentucky and draws on two decades of experience to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction. He keeps sessions direct and down-to-earth while staying encouraging and respectful.
He uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are common tools he brings to sessions.
How Michael works
He also uses client-centered and mindfulness methods to help people manage strong emotions and get unblocked. Michael has a long history in clinical and advisory roles. His background includes work with federal and state programs, service on an Institutional Review Board, clinical supervision for the Kentucky Board of Social Work, and bereavement counseling in hospice settings.
Those experiences inform his practical, real-world focus in the therapy room. In a session he talks through strategies for sleep problems, substance concerns, relationship tensions, parenting strain, and difficulty handling life changes. He helps people learn skills, notice patterns, and set small achievable goals.
Humor and plain language are part of how he connects. People who prefer a collaborative, active therapist will find his style approachable. Michael aims to build realistic plans that fit a person’s life and values, and he adjusts techniques as progress and needs change.
Michael lists 4 ways of working on the entry:
What Michael works with
The areas below are the ones Michael selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Anger management
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy-related issues
- Life purpose
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Kentucky |
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Online support options
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and then take steps that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with practical strategies and homework to improve mood and sleep. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship so people feel heard and can explore their goals at their own pace.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and choose methods together. Sessions can mix techniques so the plan fits what actually helps a person move forward.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and text messaging let people send quick updates, try short exercises, or keep momentum between longer sessions. These options help therapy fit into busy lives and different schedules.
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