Therapist profile
Michael Dykes, LCSW, CSW
Georgia
LCSW helping adults with anger and stress
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- CredentialsLCSW, CSW
- LicenseLCSW, Georgia / CSW003998
- NPI1891131785
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationGeorgia
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness tools
About Michael
Michael Dykes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia with 20 years of professional experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and depression. He also addresses a wide range of related concerns including anger, ADHD, relationship and family strain, grief, and issues around intimacy.
He approaches therapy from the view that clients know their own stories. He treats people as the expert on their life while offering professional guidance and practical tools. Sessions focus on clear steps you can try between meetings as well as things to notice in daily life.
Michael draws on client-centered therapy to center the person in the room. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. He pairs these with mindfulness strategies to interrupt reactivity and build moment-to-moment awareness.
When histories of trauma or repeated wounds come up, he applies trauma-focused work and psychodynamic thinking to look at how past experiences shape present responses. The emphasis is on understanding what drives strong reactions like anger and on developing alternatives that feel manageable.
Practically, sessions aim to reduce the frequency of snapping or simmering resentment and to help people handle frustration at work or home. He also supports those managing addictions, chronic stress, caregiving strain, and major life changes. Michael speaks English and accepts international clients, and he asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How sessions work
Approaches shared through online sessions
Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client's perspective and values. It involves listening, reflecting, and helping people notice their own strengths so they can try new ways of responding to anger and stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that fuel anger. It breaks problems into small, actionable steps and introduces simple exercises to practice between sessions to reduce reactivity.
Mindfulness therapy teaches short attention and breathing practices to pause automatic responses. These techniques can lower immediate arousal and make it easier to choose how to respond in tense moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That conversation guides whether sessions focus more on skills practice, exploring past patterns, or a mix of both.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm the available session types before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow brief check-ins during a workday, or avoid travel time. These practical benefits help people keep consistent contact with a licensed professional while they work on anger, stress, and related concerns.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with related to anger?
He works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and depression. He also addresses related issues like relationship strain and resentment.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a client-centered approach that treats the person as the expert on their life. Practical tools and cognitive techniques are used to change patterns that keep anger strong.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional work experience supporting adults with a range of concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LCSW and CSW licensed in Georgia and works as a clinical social worker in that state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list session formats explicitly. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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