About Michael
Michael Cummings is a licensed clinical social worker who practices from Kentucky. He brings two decades of experience to his work and prefers a direct, warm, and encouraging style. He aims to make sessions straightforward and practical so people can use what they learn right away.
He blends several evidence-based methods to fit each person's needs. That can mean working on thoughts and behaviors with cognitive behavioral approaches, using acceptance strategies to reduce struggle, or slowing down with mindfulness exercises.
Background and approach
Sessions are active and focused on real-world changes rather than long theory talks. Michael has long experience helping people manage anxiety, depression, stress, and grief. He also supports those coping with addiction, sleep problems, anger, and intimacy-related concerns.
Communication problems, guilt and shame, life purpose, and social anxiety are additional areas he addresses. His background includes clinical work with federal and state agencies, serving veterans and their families, and bereavement counseling for hospice. He has served in roles such as a board clinical supervisor and healthcare ethics consultant, which shape his practical approach to clinical questions.
In sessions people can expect clear goals, measurable steps, and a mix of practical tools. Michael uses his experience, a down-to-earth attitude, and sometimes a bit of humor to keep work grounded. He works with individuals to find what methods fit best for their situation.
Practical approaches delivered online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take steps toward those values even when emotions feel difficult. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and awareness practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus and calm; it can support stress, grief, and coping with strong emotions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust what is used based on what helps most. That collaborative process aims to match tools to personal needs and preferences, not to force a single method.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video is useful for fuller conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for brief check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging can fit into busy days and allow short, frequent contact. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent despite hectic schedules or travel.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also works with
- 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
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed
- Kentucky
- Languages
- English