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Michael Woosley

Experienced LCSW blending practical therapy with empathy

LCSW Missouri

Experience
29 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Michael

Michael Woosley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri with 29 years of clinical experience. He has worked across settings including independent practice, psychiatric centers, youth treatment programs, and community agencies, building a broad foundation in addressing mental health and behavioral concerns.

Background and approach

His background includes extensive work with depression, grief, anxiety, and addictions, alongside many other issues such as stress, self-esteem struggles, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma, and ADHD. His style blends humanistic, client-centered principles with practical strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy, as well as elements of existential and mindfulness approaches.

Michael aims to balance thoughtful, evidence-informed interventions with an accessible, down-to-earth manner. He prioritizes understanding each person’s unique situation and collaborates with clients to set realistic goals and develop skills for coping and change.

Michael accepts English-speaking clients in Missouri and is available to work with international clients as well. He offers a range of online session formats and uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time, allowing flexibility to match individual needs and schedules.

Therapeutic approaches and online care tailored to you

Michael integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy alongside client-centered listening to address presenting problems. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to modify them, which can be useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and many everyday challenges. Acceptance and commitment therapy emphasizes values-guided action and mindful acceptance of difficult internal experiences, helping people move toward meaningful goals even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings arise.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Michael works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and circumstances and then blends methods that best fit each person’s needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan. This helps shape a tailored plan that evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different lifestyles and schedules. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from varied locations, and use brief messaging for between-session check-ins when helpful. Licensed professionals can adapt these methods to deliver structured, skills-focused work alongside empathic support.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma, ADHD, and related areas such as compulsions and panic symptoms.
What is his general therapeutic approach and style?
He combines humanistic, client-centered listening with practical techniques from therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy, offering both reflective support and skills-based tools.
How long has he been practicing clinically?
Michael has 29 years of clinical experience across independent practice, psychiatric centers, youth treatment programs, and community agencies.
What credential and location information should I know?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with license number MO LCSW 002982 and practices from Missouri.
Can non-U.S. clients work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and provides services in English.
Which session formats are available for remote work?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

29+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English