Prof. Michael Davis, LPC

New Jersey · 41 years in practice

Prof. Michael Davis offers an approach grounded in existential ideas paired with practical techniques.

License and registration

LPC, New Jersey: 37PC00245300 · expires November 2026
NPI: 1205543964 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 41
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Michael

Prof. Michael Davis offers an approach grounded in existential ideas paired with practical techniques. He draws on decades of clinical work to help people find clarity when life feels confusing.

He writes plainly and aims for therapy that is focused and time-aware. He has taught psychology since his mid-20s and has worked in clinical counseling since age 30. That long span of practice informs how he listens and responds.

He also brings experience from legal training and leading behavioral health and substance abuse programs.

Background and approach

In sessions he combines client-centered attention with cognitive behavioral tools and existential reflection. Conversations focus on what matters to the person in front of him. The goal is to identify unhelpful patterns and try different ways of thinking and behaving.

Over the years he has led programs for anger management and worked with people involved in sexual offending issues and substance concerns. He has also supported people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, addictions, trauma, bipolar mood concerns, and issues around intimacy and sexual functioning. He holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential, LPC, in New Jersey.

Sessions are offered in English and are available through several online formats. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used to connect a person with the right schedule and format.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Depression
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Antisocial personality
Infidelity
Jealousy
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Personality disorders
Phobias
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction

Approaches Michael names

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Online support

How Existential and Practical Approaches Work Online

Existential therapy helps people explore big life questions like meaning, choice, and responsibility. It often focuses on what matters most to a person and how to live in a way that aligns with those values.

Client-centered therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience. The therapist listens without pushing and helps the person feel heard so they can find their own solutions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses specific exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative effort. The therapist will work together with the person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjust those methods over time based on how things are going.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people talk face to face, phone can be used when bandwidth is limited, chat and text work well for brief check-ins and for people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and travel while keeping the focus on making steady progress.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does he help with?

He helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, bipolar mood concerns, and related areas.

What is his therapy style like?

He blends existential perspective with client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions focus on clarifying values, identifying patterns, and trying practical changes.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 41 years of experience that include teaching psychology, clinical counseling, and leadership of behavioral health and substance abuse programs.

What credentials and location information should I know?

He holds an LPC credential in New Jersey and practices there. The listing identifies his professional credential as LPC.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats does he provide?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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