Michael Cotter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, and relationship or family concerns.
01About Michael
Michael Cotter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, and relationship or family concerns. He works with a wide range of issues including parenting strain, grief, intimacy problems, anger, self-esteem, career questions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. He practices in a straightforward, nonjudgmental way.
Sessions focus on where the person is now and what they want to change. Michael emphasizes listening first, then building practical steps together to address daily struggles and crises where they arise.
Background and approach
Michael blends client-centered work with goal-focused techniques. He uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot patterns of thought and behavior, and motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. He also integrates existential questions about meaning and values when those come up.
His background includes several years working in addictions and related concerns, and he draws on that experience when substance use and recovery affect other areas of life. He is comfortable addressing family of origin issues, fatherhood concerns, blended family challenges, and the practical fallout of trauma.
People who choose his approach can expect clear discussion of goals, simple behavior tools to try between sessions, and steady support through setbacks. Michael aims to help people make changes that fit their life and values, one step at a time.
02Credentials
- LPC (Missouri)
- License 2017023723 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1013427657 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Michael names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Michael names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches and online therapy that fit your life
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience. The therapist follows the person’s lead, clarifies what matters, and helps people set goals that feel doable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and offers simple skills to change them, which helps with anxiety, depression, and stress.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk about goals, try a method, and adjust based on what helps. Together they decide whether more structured tools, trauma-focused work, or open-ended exploration is the best next step.
Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls let people talk face to face when schedules or distance make in-person visits hard. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is low or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for short updates, homework check-ins, or when writing feels easier than talking. These options help fit therapy into work, parenting, and everyday life.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Michael help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, and related issues such as anger, low self-esteem, and career stress.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is client-centered and straightforward. He listens first, then works with the person to set goals and try practical steps between sessions.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has several years of experience working in addictions and related problems and uses that background to address how substance use affects mood, relationships, and daily life.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - licensed in Missouri.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different scheduling and communication needs.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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