- Whole-person focus
- Practical tools
- Calm steady support
About Michael
Michael Williams is an LPC with 35 years of counseling experience. He draws on a whole-person approach that connects thoughts, feelings, and body sensations to help people move through tough times. He presents ideas plainly and focuses on practical steps clients can try between sessions.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Morehouse College and a Master of Arts in Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis. He also completed a massage therapy certification program, which informs his attention to physical and emotional links. Michael uses familiar language and straightforward tools so people can apply them in daily life.
In sessions he listens for patterns in relationships, self-talk, and behavior. He often combines cognitive strategies with mindfulness and emotion-focused work to help people reduce anxiety, manage grief, or address addictive patterns. He supports people who are dealing with career strain, parenting stress, life transitions, or compassion fatigue.
Michael also works with concerns such as codependency, body image, obsessions and compulsions, and blended family issues. His experience includes helping people cope with trauma and abuse, depression, anger, and midlife changes. He aims to make therapy a collaborative, steady process where progress is built in small steps.
Clients can expect clear explanations of approaches and simple practices to try between meetings. He balances listening with practical guidance, and he helps people set realistic goals for change.
How his approaches shape online therapy
Attachment-based work focuses on how past and present relationships affect how someone connects and feels safe. This approach helps when relationship patterns, codependency, or trust issues get in the way of daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and obsessive thinking. Client-centered therapy emphasizes an accepting, nonjudgmental atmosphere where the person’s goals lead the work and progress happens at their pace.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed, so the work fits the person’s life and momentum.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also make it simpler to use mindfulness practices or homework between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt the chosen approaches to remote sessions so the work remains collaborative and practice-focused.
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Experience
35+ years
Credentials
Missouri, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include codependency, body image, obsessions and compulsions, and men’s issues.
What is his general therapy style?
He describes a whole-person approach that blends listening with hands-on tools. Sessions often include cognitive strategies, mindfulness, and emotionally-focused techniques to address feelings and behavior.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings 35 years of counseling experience to his work, along with a background in massage therapy that informs attention to mind-body connections.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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