- Clear goal setting
- Trauma-informed care
- Skills and strategies
About Michael
Michael Ziegler greets people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about their next steps. He frames therapy as a practical partnership and welcomes questions from those worried about mood, behavior, or relationships. Michael uses plain language and steady guidance so each person can make sense of what is happening and decide what to try next.
Michael is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, with 12 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief, parenting strain, relationship problems, and issues like codependency or ADHD. He helps clients identify patterns that get in the way and choose small changes that make daily life easier.
His approach blends Reality Therapy with trauma-focused tools. In practice that can mean clarifying goals, examining what actions are or are not helping, and trying concrete new behaviors. For trauma and persistent distress he often uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and he also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and cognitive strategies when those fit.
Michael has worked with people in settings that include child-focused family therapy, law enforcement and first responder contexts, and reentry after incarceration. That background informs his practical, solution-minded stance and his attention to safety when strong memories or emotions arise.
He invites anyone who is unsure about therapy to begin with a simple first step. The process starts with a short questionnaire and a scheduling step, and then sessions are arranged based on mutual agreement about goals and methods.
How Michael uses therapy approaches online
Michael commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing as part of his work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to improve mood and daily functioning, which helps with anxiety, depression, and problems like sleep or low self-esteem. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) targets distressing memories and the strong reactions they trigger, and it can help people who continue to feel stuck after traumatic experiences.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, past experiences, and preferences before choosing which methods to emphasize. Sessions may combine different approaches over time so the plan fits the client’s needs and pace.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time to keep therapy consistent. Licensed professionals can tailor online sessions to focus on skills practice, memory processing, or planning changes that transfer into everyday life.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Missouri, Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michael help with?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting strain, codependency, ADHD, and related issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His work is practical and goal-focused, blending Reality Therapy with trauma approaches and skills-based methods to help people try concrete changes.
What experience does he have?
Michael has 12 years of clinical experience, including work with child-focused family therapy, law enforcement and first responder populations, and people adjusting after prison.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with credentials listed as LPC and LCPC and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much does therapy cost?
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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