Licensed clinical social worker recordKentucky
Michael Cummings, LCSW
Kentucky
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Kentucky
- LCSW, licence 3792
- NPI
- 1639365810
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Kentucky
These details come from information Michael supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- ACT and CBT methods
- Sleep and addiction work
- Veterans care experience
About Michael
Michael Cummings is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Kentucky with about 20 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma, sleep problems, parenting challenges, and related issues.
He draws on cognitive-behavioral methods and acceptance-based work in sessions. That means he helps people notice thoughts and patterns, try small behavior changes, and practice acceptance and mindfulness skills when helpful. He also uses client-centered practices to keep conversations focused on what the person finds most important.
Michael has practical experience in healthcare and government settings. His past roles include clinical work with veterans, a Kentucky Board of Social Work clinical supervisor position, hospice bereavement counseling, and service on an institutional review board. Those roles shaped his focus on problem-solving and real-life supports.
In sessions he keeps language direct and down-to-earth. He combines clinical approaches with practical tools, creativity, and a sense of humor when appropriate. Meetings often include skills practice, goal setting, and strategies to manage sleep, stress, cravings, or difficult emotions.
People seeking help for communication breakdowns, anger, guilt and shame, life-purpose questions, or social anxiety will find these topics within his stated focus areas. He accepts international clients and conducts work in English. To confirm how sessions are arranged, prospective clients should follow the site steps before scheduling.
BHow sessions work
How ACT, CBT and Client-Centered Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take steps that match those values even when difficult feelings appear. It often uses simple exercises to notice unhelpful thinking and to choose meaningful behavior instead. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns and trying practical changes that reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s concerns and priorities, with the therapist following the client’s lead and supporting their goals.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will collaborate with the client to pick which methods fit best for their goals, needs, and preferences. That process may include trying a few techniques and checking what helps most over time.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking. The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy schedule, shorter check-ins when needed, and options that can reduce travel time. Ask about current session formats and how they can be scheduled to suit work, family, and daily routines.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma, sleep problems, parenting issues, anger, and related struggles.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses cognitive-behavioral techniques, acceptance work, client-centered approaches, and mindfulness. Sessions focus on practical strategies, skill practice, and goal setting.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has about 20 years of clinical experience including work with veterans, hospice bereavement counseling, and government healthcare roles.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Kentucky.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any location-based details during the sign-up process.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers