Michael Dykes, LCSW, CSW
Supportive LCSW helping manage stress and parenting challenges
Book with Michael- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in
- Georgia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Michael
Michael Dykes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma and addiction. He frames the work around each person's strengths and the story they bring, and he encourages practical first steps to start feeling better. Clients can expect straightforward conversations focused on real-life problems.
He listens first, then offers tools that fit daily routines. That can mean coping skills for anxiety, ways to address substance use, or steps to improve sleep and mood.
Background and approach
Michael blends talk-based approaches with skills practice. He draws on client-centered methods to keep the session focused on the person's goals. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and build new patterns.
Mindfulness practices are used to help with emotional regulation and stress management. For people affected by past harm, trauma-focused strategies aim to reduce distress and increase safety in daily life. Sessions are practical and paced to match what a person can manage between meetings.
He holds LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and CSW. Michael is based in Georgia and works in English. He welcomes international clients and offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
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
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Michael lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on what matters to the person in the room. The therapist listens closely and follows the client's goals, helping people feel heard and understood and then shaping sessions around their priorities.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at thinking patterns and daily behaviors. It teaches concrete tools to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build routines for better sleep, mood, and coping with anxiety or cravings.
Trauma-focused work attends to past harm and its ongoing effects. It uses careful, paced steps to reduce distress and help people regain steadier emotional responses in everyday life.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about symptoms, goals, and what feels comfortable, then try methods that match those needs. Adjustments are made along the way so the plan fits the client's life and progress.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let visual cues guide the work and support deeper conversations. Phone sessions or live chat can be easier on low-bandwidth connections or for shorter check-ins. Text-based messaging supports ongoing coaching between appointments. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy schedules and different locations.
Questions people ask about Michael
What concerns does Michael commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and addictions, along with parenting-related worries and relationship strain.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is practical and person-focused, combining client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practice.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 20 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including mood, trauma, and substance issues.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Georgia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
How are sessions delivered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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