Dr. Michael Haney

Dr. Michael Haney is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 30 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and compassion fatigue. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He works to tailor conversations and plans to fit each person's needs. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life can feel hard, and he offers steady support through that process.

In sessions he focuses on practical steps and clear goals. He draws on client-centered methods to listen and learn what matters most to each person. He also uses cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches to address unhelpful thinking and build coping skills. Mindfulness and solution-focused ideas are used to help people find small, manageable changes that improve daily life.

Dr. Haney has worked across many concerns that affect everyday functioning. These include grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, panic, phobias, and sexual trauma. He also supports people facing midlife shifts, communication problems, postpartum mood changes, and the stress that comes from caregiving or demanding work.

He describes therapy as a collaborative effort. Sessions aim to identify what feels most urgent, set realistic steps, and track progress over time. The overall tone is practical and respectful, with an emphasis on helping people move forward.

People who choose him can expect straightforward conversations, goal-oriented planning, and tools to handle difficult moments between sessions. His work is informed by three decades of practice in Florida.

How Dr. Haney’s Approaches Work Online

Client-centered therapy means the therapist listens closely and follows what matters to the client. The goal is to build understanding first and then shape sessions around the client's priorities and values.

Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments. It is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and problems that come from repetitive thinking patterns.

Dialectical behavior therapy teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions, handling conflict, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can be helpful for mood instability, anger, and intense stress reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. Plans can shift over time as progress and priorities change.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session formats before booking. The practical benefits often include easier scheduling, the ability to fit sessions into a busy week, and options for shorter check-ins when days are tight. Discussing how therapy will fit into your routine is one of the first steps when you start.