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Michael Williams

Experienced LPC blending practical tools and compassionate care

LPC Missouri

Experience
35 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Michael

Michael Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 35 years of clinical experience. He draws on a holistic, person-focused orientation that attends to thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while integrating practical tools.

Background and approach

His background includes a BA in Psychology from Morehouse College and an MA in Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis, and these academic foundations inform a thoughtful, skills-based approach to care.

He commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside attachment-based and client-centered methods to help people address stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and grief. He also works with concerns such as parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, as well as related areas like blended family dynamics, substance issues, and obsessive-compulsive patterns.

Michael pairs evidence-informed techniques with mindfulness and emotionally focused ideas to support coping and change. Based in Missouri, he offers multiple remote session formats and aims to tailor interventions to each person’s needs and goals.

Prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire to begin scheduling according to his availability, and subscription-based sessions may vary by location and therapist availability.

How targeted approaches translate to online care

Online sessions with Michael draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered techniques to address thoughts, relationships, and coping skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns and emotional bonds to help people understand and shift how they relate to others and to themselves. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, giving clients space to reflect and set goals while the therapist follows their lead.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to understand their needs, preferences, and goals, then adjusts methods over time so treatment aligns with what’s most helpful for that individual.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different lifestyles and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit sessions into work, family, and other commitments while maintaining continuity of care across locations within his practice area.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does he help with?
He addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting, anger, self esteem, career transitions, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
His style blends cognitive behavioral techniques with attachment-based and client-centered methods, using mindfulness and emotionally focused ideas to combine skills training with relational awareness.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 35 years of experience in counseling and draws on academic training plus long-term clinical work to inform his approach.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with licensure identifiers CO LPC 0014602 and MO LPC 000331.
Which languages does he offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English only and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

GriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual dysfunctionSomatizationWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

35+ years

Licensed

Missouri, Colorado

Languages

English