Michael Cummings, LCSW

Michael Cummings is a licensed clinical social worker who practices in Kentucky. He brings a warm, direct style to sessions and combines practical methods with a down-to-earth manner. He values clear conversation and a bit of humor while helping people manage stress and anxiety and other life challenges.

He draws on cognitive-behavioral approaches and acceptance work to address everyday problems like worry, low mood, and sleep trouble. He also uses client-centered methods to shape sessions around each person's needs. His goal is to make therapy feel useful and straightforward rather than abstract.

Michael has spent much of his life in the Appalachian region and says being outdoors is where he finds joy. His background includes clinical work with federal and state agencies, supporting military veterans and their families for many years, and a spell as a bereavement counselor for hospice.

He has served on an Institutional Review Board and worked as a Kentucky Board of Social Work clinical supervisor. Those roles inform his practical approach to assessment and planning. Over time he added methods for specific concerns such as sleep disturbance and substance-related issues.

In sessions he blends experience, creativity, and practical skills to help people set clear, achievable steps. Michael aims to help people build skills for managing emotions, improving communication, and coping with life changes. He encourages honest conversation and realistic plans for change.

How ACT, CBT, and Mindfulness are Used Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and values, then take steps that match what matters to them. It can be useful for persistent worry, stress, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Mindfulness therapy brings attention to the present moment and teaches simple practices for reducing reactivity and increasing calm.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. Sessions can mix techniques so clients try a few ways of working and keep what helps most.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-in sessions when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people practice skills in real-life settings and return to tools between meetings. Licensed professionals tailor pacing and homework to match daily routines and responsibilities, helping therapy fit into everyday life.