Works with
How Michael works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Michael
Michael Schwing is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Florida. He brings two decades of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and self-esteem concerns. He emphasizes respectful, sensitive care and meets people where they are.
Michael keeps sessions focused and practical. He listens first, then tailors how he talks and what he suggests to each person's situation. Typical conversations cover coping with life changes, building confidence, and finding motivation during hard seasons.
Background and approach
His work often addresses relationship and communication problems, commitment concerns, and control issues. He also helps people dealing with caregiver stress, forgiveness, guilt, or the aftermath of infidelity. He supports exploration of sexuality, self-love, and life purpose as part of building a steadier life.
Clinically, Michael uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices. He also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies to set clear steps forward. Those approaches are mixed to fit practical goals rather than labels.
Michael holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and has worked in the field for 20 years. He practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English. He aims to make the process straightforward for people taking their first step toward change.
What Michael works with
Everything Michael lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Michael's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Michael lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused 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 Michael’s approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person's perspective and building a collaborative relationship; it helps when someone needs acceptance and a place to talk through difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and anger regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will collaborate with clients to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. He often blends approaches so sessions feel tailored rather than one-size-fits-all, and he revisits the plan as progress or needs change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video makes it possible to have a full conversation with visual cues. Phone calls use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, on-the-go tools, or more frequent support between longer sessions. These options aim to make therapy easier to fit into daily life.
Questions people ask about Michael
What concerns does he help with related to anger?
He works with people who struggle with anger alongside stress, anxiety, grief, and depression, and helps them find ways to manage strong reactions.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a conversational, practical style that begins with listening and then tailors strategies to each person's needs.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 20 years of professional experience working in social work and clinical settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LCSW, which means Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and needs.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Cost varies by location and availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.