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Prof. Michael McGaugh, LPC
Missouri
Prof. Michael McGaugh - LPC Missouri, stress and anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered approach
- Mindfulness practices
About Michael
Prof. Michael McGaugh is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Missouri with 22 years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, ADHD, and a wide range of other life stresses. He helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and find different ways to respond so day-to-day life feels more manageable.
He began in community support as an adult case manager and has experience as an intake specialist. Over time he focused on counseling because he found it most rewarding to help people change how they think about problems and make better choices. His background includes advanced degrees in psychology and mental health counseling.
His practice emphasizes practical skills and clear steps. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns that get in the way. He also draws on client-centered techniques to keep sessions focused on each person’s concerns and emotionally-focused ideas when relationship or attachment issues are present.
Mindfulness-based methods and solution-focused strategies appear in his work to build coping skills. Those tools are presented as simple practices that can be tried between sessions. He aims to help people practice changes and notice what works in day-to-day life.
Sessions are described as collaborative and goal-oriented. He supports people who are facing crises, life transitions, grief, or persistent symptoms such as panic, obsessive thoughts, or addictive behaviors. International clients can be accepted, and sessions are arranged through the site’s matching and scheduling flow.
How his approaches translate to online work
Prof. McGaugh uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify patterns of thinking that increase distress and to practice alternative responses. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and many stress-related problems because it breaks issues into thought, feeling, and behavior for practical change.He also uses client-centered techniques that focus on the person’s goals and experience. That approach prioritizes listening and reflecting to keep work grounded in what matters most to the client. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is part of his toolkit when attachment, intimacy, or relationship emotions need direct attention; it helps name and work with strong feelings in a focused way.
Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the process. He will work with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is observed. This is a collaborative decision made early in the work and revisited over time.
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm which online session formats are available before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. Licensed professionals often use practical exercises, worksheets, and mindfulness practices that transfer well to remote sessions and can be used between meetings.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, ADHD, and many related challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He favors a practical, skills-based approach that helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions are collaborative and focused on concrete steps.
What is his professional background?
He has 22 years in mental health services, including adult case management and intake work, and he shifted to counseling work after completing advanced degrees in psychology and mental health counseling.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Missouri and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking through the site.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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