- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Kentucky
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Michael
Michael Cummings is a licensed clinical social worker who brings two decades of experience to his work. He lives in Kentucky and draws on a straightforward, warm style to help people tackle stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting concerns. He keeps sessions practical and down-to-earth so parents can try small changes between meetings.
He mixes several approaches to match each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are often part of his work to address worries, low mood, and unhelpful habits.
Background and approach
Mindfulness techniques are used to help people notice thoughts and calm the body. Michael has a background that includes government clinical work and bereavement counseling. He spent years supporting veterans and their families and has worked as a hospice bereavement counselor.
That experience shapes his steady, realistic way of talking about grief and loss. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. He helps people set small, doable steps for sleep, substance concerns, communication, or anger.
He also brings coaching-style questions for motivation and life-purpose work. Parents often seek him out for help with family stress, balancing responsibilities, or managing emotions around parenting. He aims to create a clear plan clients can use between sessions to reduce overwhelm and build confidence.
What Michael works with
Everything Michael lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Michael helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Communication problems
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Michael lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How ACT, CBT, and Mindfulness work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck. It focuses on values and small actions that move someone toward a life they care about, which can help with anxiety, shame, and parenting stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is useful for depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and breaking cycles linked to substance use or anger.
Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to the present moment through simple breathing and noticing exercises. Those practices reduce reactivity and help with stress, sleeping problems, and emotional regulation.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk about goals and preferences, try methods that fit those aims, and adjust as needed. That means clients can mix ACT, CBT, and mindfulness based on what helps most.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when interaction matters. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people share updates, get coaching between sessions, and fit support into a hectic day.
Questions people ask about Michael
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, sleep problems, anger, and parenting challenges.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a warm, open, and direct style that stays practical. Sessions focus on clear steps and skills people can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional experience, including work with federal and state programs and bereavement counseling in hospice.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a LCSW licensed in Kentucky and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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