Prof. Michael Davis, LPC

Prof. Michael Davis brings a direct, experience-based approach to therapy. He draws on four decades of work in counseling, teaching, and behavioral health to help people cut through confusion and get clearer about their next steps. His style is straightforward and focused on practical progress rather than long, indefinite treatments.

He began teaching psychology at age 24 and later added clinical counseling to his work at age 30. He also has a legal background from law school and time as a law clerk, which shapes how he helps people think through complex situations. Those experiences inform how he frames problems and plans interventions.

In practice he uses Client-Centered ideas to listen and build understanding, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Existential approaches to address meaning and choice. He has directed behavioral health and substance abuse programs and has worked with anger management and sex offender treatment settings.

Prof. Davis favors brief, targeted therapy that aims to make efficient use of time and money. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical steps, and skills people can use between meetings. He also addresses concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, jealousy, trauma and abuse, and mood disorders.

He holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and practices in New Jersey. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

How these approaches shape online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes being heard and understood first. It focuses on active listening, reflecting what a person says, and helping them name their own priorities. That approach helps when someone needs a steady, empathetic space to sort through relationship or identity concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and build new habits, which can help with anxiety, obsessive thoughts, and low mood. Existential Therapy looks at big questions about meaning, responsibility, and choice, and can be useful when people feel stuck or are facing major life decisions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, trying different strategies and adjusting as needed.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit around work, school, or caregiving. Some formats allow shorter check-ins or audio-only meetings to reduce screen time, while other options let people work through worksheets and exercises between sessions.