Michael Dykes , LCSW, CSW

Michael Dykes is a Georgia-licensed clinician with 20 years of professional experience. He holds the credentials LCSW and CSW - LCSW indicates Licensed Clinical Social Worker and CSW is another social work credential - and has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and depression.

He approaches therapy from a perspective that honors each person as the expert on their own life, focusing on the strengths clients already possess to address challenges. Michael recognizes that beginning therapy often takes courage and offers encouragement to those who take that step, aiming to support meaningful progress through collaborative work and respectful guidance.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Michael Dykes commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship that helps people explore their own goals and values and can be useful for issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance techniques that can help manage emotional reactivity, stress, and ongoing worry.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Michael works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors the work over time based on what proves most helpful for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing therapy to fit into different routines and time zones. These remote options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access licensed professionals from a distance, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.