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Michael Schwing

Michael Schwing

LCSW

Florida

Compassionate, practical therapy for life changes

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Florida / SW9379
Experience
20 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

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    • Motivation-focused
    • Goal oriented
    • Client centered

    About Michael

    Michael Schwing is a licensed clinical social worker with twenty years of professional experience in Florida. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and self-esteem concerns. He meets people where they are and aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable and respectful.

    He works in a client-centered way, tailoring conversations and plans to each person’s needs. Sessions are focused on clear goals and practical steps. Michael uses techniques from motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons and motivation for change.

    He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and on mindfulness strategies to build present-moment awareness. Solution-focused methods help keep work goal-directed and time-efficient when that fits the situation.

    Michael often helps people dealing with life transitions, career stress, caregiver strain, relationship communication problems, and issues around guilt or shame. He also supports people working through forgiveness, identity and sexuality questions, and non-monogamous relationship concerns.

    Sessions are offered in English and are arranged through the site process. He approaches each person with sensitivity and aims to design a plan that fits daily life and personal goals. To get started, complete the site’s matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

  2. How Michael Uses Practical Approaches Online

    Michael combines motivational interviewing with client-centered work to help people clarify what matters to them and build their own motivation to change. Motivational interviewing focuses on listening and asking questions that help you find personal reasons to take steps forward. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and adapting sessions to your needs and pace.

    He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to spot patterns in thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress. CBT offers straightforward techniques to test unhelpful beliefs and try different coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

    Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be a collaborative decision. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and everyday demands rather than imposing a single technique.

    Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist during the initial scheduling step to confirm how sessions will be delivered and what will work best for your routine.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyDepression

    Also works with

    GriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Caregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    20+ years

    Listed in

    Florida

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does he address?

    He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include career stress, caregiver issues, and communication problems.

    What is his therapeutic style like?

    His style is client-centered and practical with a focus on collaboration. Conversations emphasize motivation, concrete goals, and steps you can try between sessions.

    How much experience does he have?

    He has twenty years of professional work experience in behavioral health. That background includes helping people manage common life stresses and mood concerns.

    What are his credentials and location?

    He holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Florida. Sessions listed are provided from that state.

    Which languages are supported?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    What session formats are available?

    Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.

    How does pricing work?

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

    How do I begin working with him?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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