About Michael
Michael Williams uses an approach that centers on relationships, present-moment awareness, and practical thinking. He brings 35 years as an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and major life changes. He writes plainly and focuses on what people can do between sessions.
Michael earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Morehouse College and a Master of Arts in Psychology from Washington University in St.
How Michael works
Louis. He draws on long clinical experience in Missouri to guide conversations toward clear goals. Sessions focus on patterns that cause pain and on small, doable steps forward.
He commonly uses Attachment-Based techniques to look at how relationships shape feelings and behavior. He also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and build different coping skills. Mindfulness practices are used to calm the nervous system and improve focus during stressful times.
Michael works with a wide range of concerns including addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. He also addresses issues such as body image, blended family stress, and career transitions. The aim is to make therapy practical and relevant to daily life.
In sessions, Michael helps people set realistic goals and tracks progress together. He favors clear communication and steady problem solving. People leave with specific skills to use between appointments and a plan for the next steps.
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What Michael works with
The areas below are the ones Michael selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Fatherhood issues
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Sexual dysfunction
- Somatization
- Women's issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 35 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Missouri |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how relationships and early bonds shape reactions today and helps people notice patterns in how they relate to others. It can be useful for anger, grief, anxiety, and connection issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and building practical skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Michael will talk with each person about their concerns, goals, and preferences and then suggest a mix of methods. The plan is adjusted over time in collaboration with the client so sessions stay relevant and useful.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and seeing nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be a lighter option when bandwidth is limited or to fit a break at work. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, momentum between sessions, or a way to communicate when writing feels easier. These formats make it possible to keep therapy consistent despite a busy schedule.
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