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Michael Cotter, LPC
Missouri
LPC counselor - addiction and mood concerns
See online therapy options- Addiction support
- Anxiety and stress
- CBT and EMDR methods
About Michael
Michael Cotter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with three years of experience. He focuses on concerns such as addiction, anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, grief, and struggles with self-esteem and identity.
He uses straightforward, goal-oriented approaches in sessions. He works with practical skills to notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that get in the way of daily life. Sessions include talking through problems, setting small experiments to try different responses, and checking which strategies help most.
Michael draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, existential ideas, EMDR, and motivational interviewing. That mix lets him focus on thoughts and behaviors, while also exploring meaning and motivation when useful. He often addresses co-occurring issues such as substance use, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and the fallout those bring to relationships and work.
He has experience in addiction work and helping people cope with life changes like loss, grief, and end-of-life planning. Practical topics he commonly helps with include communication problems, codependency, blended family dynamics, anger, and fatherhood concerns. He also supports people facing compassion fatigue and career-related stress.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow a straightforward process: identify the problem, try specific strategies, and adjust based on what helps. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled first session are used to get started.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Michael uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions focus on specific skills, short experiments, and measurable steps that can be practiced between meetings. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day problems.He also uses client-centered methods that emphasize listening and aligning goals with the client. That helps clarify what the person wants to change and keeps sessions focused on practical next steps. Existential ideas are used when questions about meaning, values, or life direction come up, helping people weigh choices and priorities.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust as needed based on what is most helpful. The therapist and client check progress together and change course when a different strategy seems more useful.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time so appointments are more convenient. These practical benefits can make it simpler to keep regular sessions and try the skills discussed in therapy.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, grief, and related areas such as ADHD and bipolar challenges.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, client-centered approach that focuses on measurable steps. He mixes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques.
What is his background and experience?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with three years of professional experience working in counseling settings and a longer history in addiction work.
Where is he licensed and what are his credentials?
He holds an LPC credential and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients; sessions are provided to people in the regions he serves.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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