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Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 25 ratings

Michael Dykes

LCSW, 20 years of experience

Solution oriented
Open-minded
Warm
Virtual
Next available on

About me

I am licensed in Georgia with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, & trauma and abuse. I also have experience working with depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

During the first session with a client we get to know each other and come together with a decision how best to approach the issues needing Improvement.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I am a good listener and utilize active listening skills. I try to emphasize strengths and talents to assist in helping achieve goals.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Young adults, and Mature adults. Therapy is often focused on ongoing symptoms or past history of symptoms and challenges.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Self Esteem

Other specialties

Trauma and PTSD

I identify as

Man
White

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I use cognitive behavioral therapy in my practice to help clients identify and challenge troublesome thought patterns to help them with coping skills for their well-being.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Georgia

Accepts

Aetna
Aetna - WebTPA
All Savers
Anthem
Blue Cross Blue Shield
AvMed
Cash - $90 per session
Cigna
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Kaiser Permanente
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 25 ratings

5 ratings with written reviews

May 30, 2025

Really enjoying my sessions with him

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 3 with Michael

May 8, 2025

Very outstanding therapist and does not force anything on you. He does provide possible solutions for the situation. Very open to listening and given suggestions when he is asked. Very Professional !!!!

Verified client, age 55-64

Review shared after session 3 with Michael

April 28, 2025

Mr. Dykes offers me thought provoking questions that have helped me work through some things while maintaining warmth and friendliness too. I appreciate all of the help he has given me.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 3 with Michael