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Kevin Michael

Kevin Michael

LCSW

Therapist · Florida · 10+ years of experience

Compassionate LCSW focused on practical change

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  • Supportive listening
  • Practical strategies
  • Focus on anger

About Kevin

Kevin Michael is a licensed clinical social worker who offers supportive, down-to-earth help for people facing anger, low self-esteem, career strain, depression, and major life changes. He writes in plain terms and aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable. He works to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.

With more than 10 years of experience, he focuses on practical strategies people can use between sessions. He helps people build motivation and confidence, sort through career challenges, and cope with transitions. Problems related to addiction, compassion fatigue, trauma and abuse, intimacy, and parenting are also among his areas of attention.

Kevin supports clients dealing with relationship concerns such as communication problems, infidelity, commitment worries, and codependency. He also addresses issues tied to abandonment, attachment, guilt and shame, and feelings of emptiness. For those navigating family changes, he can assist with divorce and fatherhood issues without taking over the situation.

He is licensed as an LCSW in Florida and Oklahoma, and he speaks English. He accepts international clients, and his sessions are tailored to each person’s goals and pace. The approach centers on listening clearly, offering straightforward feedback, and helping people try small, practical changes.

If someone wants to begin, he asks for a short intake so sessions can be matched to needs and scheduling. Kevin aims to be a steady, encouraging presence while clients work toward clearer goals and better day-to-day coping.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionWorkplace issues

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Florida, Oklahoma

Languages

English

Practical approaches for anger and life transitions

Kevin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage strong emotions and make steady progress. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, then replacing them with clearer, more manageable ways of responding; this helps with anger, depression, and impulsivity. Another approach emphasizes building motivation and small, achievable steps so people can regain confidence and move forward after setbacks or life changes.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they try methods that fit the person’s needs and adjust the plan over time based on real results and feedback.

Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. It also lets people work with a licensed professional from different locations, which can be helpful for those juggling work, family, or relocation concerns.

At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LCSW · No. SW21140
License (Oklahoma)
LCSW · No. 5112
NPI
1104189489

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kevin commonly help with?

He regularly addresses issues like anger, self-esteem, depression, career challenges, coping with life changes, and addictions. Additional areas include intimacy problems, trauma and abuse, and parenting-related stress.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He keeps things direct and practical, creating an open space to talk without judgment. Sessions focus on listening, clear feedback, and small changes people can try between meetings.

What is his background and experience?

He has more than 10 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including motivation, confidence, and coping during transitions.

Where is he licensed and located?

He is a licensed clinical social worker with FL LCSW and OK LCSW credentials and is based in Florida.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States connect with him?

International clients are accepted; check session options and scheduling when you begin the intake process.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to start working together?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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