- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Goal focused work
About Michael
Michael Schwing is a Florida-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience. He works with people managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and self-esteem concerns. He also supports clients facing career questions and life changes, and those dealing with issues such as caregiver stress, communication or control problems, and social anxiety and phobia.
Schwing uses straightforward conversation to identify what matters most to each person. He adapts sessions to focus on practical skills, clearer thinking, and small behavioral changes when those fit. He draws from approaches like cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness to reduce unhelpful thought patterns and to build coping skills.
Sessions may also include client-centered elements that follow the person’s priorities, and motivational interviewing to increase readiness for change. Solution-focused techniques help break down bigger problems into immediate steps. Across these methods, the emphasis is on doable strategies and short-term goals when appropriate.
He aims to make the work concrete - practicing skills, planning for social situations, and reviewing what helped between sessions. Schwing helps people talk through guilt, shame, relationship concerns such as infidelity or non-monogamy, and exploration of life purpose and sexuality. He offers guidance for men’s specific pressures and for those struggling after disasters.
Language of interaction is English and the practice is based in Florida. People are asked to use the site’s matching process to schedule an initial session and to select the online therapy options they prefer.
How his approaches work for online sessions
Michael Schwing often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and works well for anxiety, low mood, and social fears.He also uses mindfulness therapy to teach attention and grounding skills. Mindfulness practices help with stress regulation and noticing reactions without getting swept up by them. Client-centered work is used alongside these methods to focus on what the person says matters most and to shape session priorities jointly.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to try, adjust goals, and measure progress together. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and changing plans as needed.
The online session formats available are not specified here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people use mindfulness or behavioral experiments in their usual surroundings and then discuss how those went in the next session.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, low self-esteem, career issues, and coping with life changes, including social anxiety and phobia.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centered conversation with practical methods like cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to develop concrete steps and skills.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 20 years of professional experience as a clinician.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.