Michael Williams, LPC

Therapist in Missouri

Michael Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 35 years of experience.

Licensed inMissouri, Colorado
License000331, 0014602
NPI 1841343662
Experience35+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Michael

Michael Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 35 years of experience. He brings a calm, practical presence to sessions and focuses on emotional healing and everyday coping. Michael aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and life transitions in straightforward ways.

He draws from Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. He also uses Client-Centered methods to make space for each person's priorities and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Background and approach

Sessions often mix practical strategies with reflective conversation. Michael trained in psychology, earning a Bachelor of Arts from Morehouse College and a Master of Arts in Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis.

His background includes many years working with people facing trauma, depression, and substance concerns. That experience informs a steady, results-oriented style. In sessions he focuses on concrete tools - breathing and mindfulness exercises, thought records, and goal-setting - alongside talking through difficult memories and feelings.

He helps with parenting stresses, career decisions, anger, and self-esteem issues by setting clear steps and tracking progress. Clients can expect direct communication and a focus on practical change. Michael also pays attention to how relationships and attachment patterns affect daily life, helping people make different choices in relationships and work.

He practices in Missouri and conducts sessions in English.

Credentials

LPC (Missouri): License 000331 · expires June 2027
LPC (Colorado): License 0014602 · expires August 2027
NPI: 1841343662 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Grief
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Aging and geriatric issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Codependency
Communication problems
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Fatherhood issues
Guilt and shame
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Sexual dysfunction
Somatization
Women's issues

Approaches Michael names

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Online support

Attachment and Practical Strategies Online

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current feelings and behavior and can help with anxiety, grief, and repeated relationship struggles. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's goals and experience, offering a nonjudgmental space to talk and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and habits that keep problems going and provides clear tools to change them, useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That partnership means approaches can change over time as progress is made or new concerns arise.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video sessions let people use face-to-face conversation; phone calls can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or moments when a written exchange is easier. These options help fit therapy into work schedules, caregiving routines, and busy lives.

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Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style blends Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered work, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to combine emotional understanding with practical skills.

What experience does he bring to sessions?

He has 35 years of counseling experience and has worked extensively with trauma, substance concerns, mood issues, and long-term coping strategies.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licenses in Colorado and Missouri and practices from Missouri.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted; he works with people located where his licensure allows.

What session formats does he use?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does pricing and scheduling work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; to start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a session.

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