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Michael Ziegler, LPC, LCPC
Missouri
Licensed Professional Counselor - trauma and mood concerns
See online therapy options- CBT and DBT methods
- EMDR for trauma
- Goal-focused work
About Michael
Michael Ziegler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 12 years of clinical experience based in Missouri. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, anger, depression, addictions, and relationship or family problems. He also supports work on grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar mood challenges, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
He uses straightforward, action-focused methods to clarify what someone wants and what they are doing that helps or gets in the way. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) appears in his work alongside Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and trauma-focused techniques. He often uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for persistent trauma memories.
Michael draws on Reality Therapy ideas to identify goals, examine behaviors, and try practical changes that lead toward those goals. He also uses DBT skills for emotional regulation and mindfulness-based practices to reduce reactivity. His approach mixes skill teaching, focused discussion, and targeted trauma work when needed.
His background includes work with child-focused family therapy settings, law enforcement and first responders, people reentering life after prison, and those needing to process traumatic memories. He works in English and holds credentials as an LPC and an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor).
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location. International clients are not accepted.
How CBT, DBT and EMDR are used in online sessions
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with experiments and behavioral changes. It is practical and works well for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress-related difficulties.DBT emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It offers concrete steps to respond differently when feelings run high or relationships become strained.
EMDR is a trauma-focused method used to process and reduce the ongoing impact of painful memories. It targets specific distressing memories and related thoughts that continue to cause difficulty.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and then use one or a mix of these methods to address what matters most to you. Clients and the therapist adjust the plan over time based on what is helping.
Confirm the session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, child care, or other responsibilities. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, avoid travel time, and let people use video or phone choices that suit their day-to-day needs.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, sleep issues, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, test them, and practice new ways of thinking and acting. Sessions include skill practice, worksheets, and structured conversations.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 12 years of clinical experience working with people in child-focused family settings, law enforcement and first responder populations, individuals reentering life after prison, and those processing traumatic memories.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Missouri.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule 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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