Therapist profile
Michael Ziegler, LPC, LCPC
Missouri
Licensed counselor - Anger and trauma
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- CredentialsLPC, LCPC
- LicenseLPC, Missouri / 2016025948; LCPC, Maine / CC6849
- NPI1073066650
- Experience12 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMissouri
About
- Reality Therapy approach
- EMDR for trauma
- DBT skills training
About Michael
Michael Ziegler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 12 years of clinical experience based in Missouri. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting challenges, sleep problems, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. He also focuses on attachment issues, caregiver stress, first responder concerns, and related topics.
Michael uses clear, action-oriented methods in sessions. He describes Reality Therapy as a foundation for his work - clarifying what a person wants, looking at current actions, and identifying changes that help reach those goals. He also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for processing traumatic memories and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for handling intense emotions and improving day-to-day coping.
His background includes child-focused family therapy and work with law enforcement, first responders, and people re-entering life after incarceration. He has experience helping people process trauma that continues to affect mood and behavior. That practical experience informs how he approaches problem-solving in sessions.
Sessions tend to emphasize concrete skills, behavior changes, and memory processing when needed. Michael blends cognitive and behavioral techniques with trauma-focused work to address both current problems and their roots. He aims to help people notice what’s keeping them stuck and practice different ways of thinking and acting.
If someone is new to therapy he invites them to begin with a short intake and a plan to move forward. The first steps focus on clear goals and simple skills to try between meetings. He asks prospective clients to use the site's matching and scheduling process to set up an initial session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic tools used in online sessions
Michael commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in his clinical work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-world experiments, which helps reduce reactive patterns like frequent anger or avoidance. EMDR works with memory processing and can help lessen the intensity of traumatic memories that keep triggering emotional responses.He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach concrete strategies for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These skills are practical - they provide step-by-step ways to respond differently when frustration builds or relationships become tense. Choosing which approaches to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and client talk about goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday or to check in without traveling. They can also allow shorter focused check-ins, reduce time spent commuting, and make it easier to practice skills in real-life settings between meetings.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Maine
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He works with adults who snap at loved ones, struggle with workplace frustration, or carry ongoing resentment. Anger is listed among many concerns he supports.
What is his general approach to therapy?
He uses Reality Therapy to clarify goals and actions, combined with cognitive-behavioral and trauma-focused methods. Sessions focus on practical skills and changes in thinking and behavior.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of experience working in a range of settings, including work with law enforcement, first responders, child-focused family therapy, and people re-entering life after incarceration.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Missouri as noted by his MO LPC and ME LCPC listings.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options through the site's scheduling process before booking.
How does billing or cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up and scheduling steps.
How do I get started with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
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