- 30 years experience
- Florida LMHC
- Practical steps
About Michael
Dr. Michael Haney is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 30 years of experience. He focuses on men's wellbeing alongside issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and compassion fatigue. He aims to create a respectful, sensitive space where people can start to feel heard and understood.
He uses practical conversation tailored to each person's needs. Sessions are built around what the client wants to change and how they want to live. Dr. Haney listens first, then helps set clear, manageable steps for moving forward.
His approach blends several evidence-informed styles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and build new habits. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the client's voice central, with the counselor following the client's lead. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness work well when strong emotions need calmer skills to manage them.
Dr. Haney also uses solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals and track progress. He helps people work through relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, anger, ADHD, and mood disorders. He brings practical coaching strategies for life transitions and midlife questions.
People who meet with him can expect straightforward language, gentle challenge, and step-by-step planning. He encourages small, sustainable changes rather than sweeping promises. To begin, clients complete a brief questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.
Approaches that translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. In an online or remote setting this means conversations are driven by what the person feels is most important, with the therapist reflecting and clarifying to help move things forward.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change patterns. Online CBT often uses short, task-focused sessions and homework to practice new skills between meetings, which helps with anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. These techniques can be taught in clear steps and practiced during remote sessions to help manage intense emotions and improve relationships.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust as progress is tracked. Clients help shape the plan and pace so it suits their needs and lifestyle.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as current options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and remove travel time. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for scheduling, session length, and how to practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, compassion fatigue, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and other mood or behavior concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
He keeps sessions person-centered and practical. Conversations are respectful and sensitive, focusing on clear steps and skills clients can use between meetings.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 30 years of professional work experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Florida licensed mental health counselor, listed as LMHC, and practices from Florida.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to therapist availability.