Michael Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 35 years of experience helping people through difficult life moments.
01About Michael
Michael Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 35 years of experience helping people through difficult life moments. He brings a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions and focuses on real problems like anxiety, grief, addiction, and stress. He also helps with parenting strain, career uncertainty, and questions about life purpose.
He trained in psychology for both his bachelor and master degrees, and he adds hands-on knowledge from years working with people facing trauma and addiction.
Background and approach
Michael blends talk-based methods with attention to how emotions and relationships shape behavior. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented, with time spent on skills clients can use between meetings. Therapy with him often includes exploring patterns in relationships and how those early connections affect present reactions.
He uses cognitive-behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with practical alternatives. Mindfulness techniques are introduced to help manage stress and reduce reactivity. Michael also works from a client-centered perspective, following each person's pace and priorities.
He aims to create a calm space where people can name what matters most and try concrete steps toward change. He is based in Missouri and holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential. People who reach out should expect a mix of listening and active problem solving.
Sessions balance understanding the past with making clear plans for the present. The emphasis is on small, steady changes that fit into daily life.
02Credentials
- LPC (Missouri)
- License 000331 · expires June 2027
- LPC (Colorado)
- License 0014602 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1841343662 · 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
- Depression
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexual dysfunction
- Somatization
- Women's issues
Methods Michael names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- 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 that translate well to online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape adult reactions and relationships. In online sessions this helps people name recurring patterns and learn new ways of relating that reduce conflict and anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical alternatives. It works well over video or text when clients practice real tasks between meetings and track progress together.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and daily routine, and then suggest a mix of methods to try. That collaborative process means techniques are adjusted over time to fit how a person responds and what feels doable.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let therapists see facial cues and help with interactive exercises, while phone sessions can be simpler if video isn't possible. Live chat or text-based messaging supports short check-ins, homework review, or coaching-style moments between longer appointments. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent during workdays, travel, or caregiving responsibilities.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Michael help with?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self esteem, career issues, and coping with life changes among other concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a blend of client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, attachment-based ideas, and emotionally-focused work to help people notice patterns and try practical changes.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 35 years of experience working with people on issues such as addiction, trauma, grief, and long-term stress.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado and Missouri and practices from Missouri.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
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?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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