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Michael Williams, LPC
Missouri
LPC counselor - stress and anxiety focus
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- Mindfulness practice
About Michael
Michael Williams is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Missouri with 35 years of experience. He focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting struggles, anger, and self-esteem. He also lists career issues, coping with life changes, ADHD, and compassion fatigue among his areas of focus.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Morehouse College and a Master of Arts in Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis. His background includes additional training in bodywork, which he has combined with counseling over many years. Michael aims to use clear, structured methods when helping people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
In sessions he draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thought that keep problems going. He also works with attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings and behavior. Client-centered and emotionally-focused approaches are part of his toolbox to increase understanding of emotions and improve communication.
Michael describes mindfulness practices as a way to build awareness and reduce reactivity. He frames coaching-style conversations for clients looking for direction in career, fatherhood, or life-purpose concerns. He lists a wide set of additional focus areas, such as grief, substance issues, body image, codependency, and OCD-related problems.
To begin, a prospective client uses the site button to view online therapy options, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules a first session. Session pricing varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Michael often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy online to help people identify specific thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT sessions typically include setting goals, tracking situations and reactions, and practicing small experiments between meetings to test different responses.He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how relationship patterns influence stress and emotion. This approach helps people spot how past and current connections shape reactions and safer ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy is used to keep sessions focused on the client's concerns and priorities, with the therapist following the client's lead on what needs attention.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with clients to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is made. That means sessions can mix problem-solving, emotion work, and mindfulness practice depending on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a weekday or evening routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick coaching or coping plan is needed. Michael aims to help clients integrate changes into daily life in practical ways.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, and related life-change concerns.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Sessions focus on practical steps and behavior changes tied to those thoughts.
What is his professional background?
He has 35 years of experience and holds a BA in Psychology from Morehouse College and an MA in Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LPC with licensure in Missouri and Colorado listed as CO LPC and MO LPC and practices out of Missouri.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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