Therapist profile
Michael Williams, LPC
Missouri
Licensed Counselor - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Missouri / 000331; LPC, Colorado / 0014602
- NPI1841343662
- Experience35 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMissouri
About
- CBT strategies
- Attachment work
- Mindfulness skills
About Michael
Michael Williams is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri with 35 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career issues, and ADHD. He uses straightforward talk and practical skills to address problems people bring into sessions.
He trained in psychology, earning a BA from Morehouse College and an MA from Washington University in St. Louis. His background also includes massage therapy training. That mix of study and hands-on practice informs how he notices connections between the body and emotional patterns.
In sessions he draws on client-centered methods to keep the focus on the person's concerns and goals. He also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help identify unhelpful thinking and try out different behaviors. Emotionally-focused and attachment-based approaches shape work on relationship patterns and emotional responses.
Mindfulness techniques are offered to build moment-to-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Motivational interviewing is used when people want help making or sticking with change, including with substance use and addictive behaviors.
People meet practical tools, clear explanations, and gentle challenge across the work. Michael aims for concrete steps someone can use between sessions to manage anger, handle stress at work, improve communication, or cope with life changes.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-based work focuses on how people form and repeat emotional bonds. Online sessions can explore patterns of closeness, trust, and reactivity and practice different ways of responding to others. Client-centered Therapy centers on the person's agenda and experience. In a virtual setting this means sessions prioritize what matters most to the client and use reflective conversation to clarify goals and next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT exercises can be delivered in-session and assigned as short practice between meetings to reduce anger and anxiety. These approaches are practical and fit into a collaborative plan built with the therapist.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will help figure out which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is made together and can change as progress is tracked.
The profile does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it simpler to use mindfulness or CBT homework between meetings to manage anger, stress, or cravings.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Colorado
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, career worries, ADHD, and related issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused and attachment-based work, plus mindfulness practices.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 35 years of clinical experience to his practice.
What credentials and location apply?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Colorado and Missouri, and he practices from Missouri.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not specify which formats are offered.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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