Therapist profile
Michael James, LCPC, LPC
Missouri
Licensed counselor - Codependency and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCPC, LPC
- License
- LPC, Missouri / 2009034544 ; LCPC, Kansas / LCPC 03561
- NPI
- 1902873698
- Experience
- 24 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
About
- CBT focus
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Michael
Michael James is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 24 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, and codependency-related patterns. Sessions are described plainly and directly to help people change harmful patterns and manage life problems.
He uses a mix of approaches, with a strong emphasis on cognitive-behavioral ideas. That means he helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, then practices different choices to reduce distress. He also draws on client-centered listening, existential questions about meaning, mindfulness skills to calm the mind, and motivational interviewing to support change.
In the room he focuses on building a working relationship first. Together he and the client set clear goals, try practical exercises, and review what helps. Sessions can include skill practice, thought records, role play for boundary setting, and mindfulness exercises to manage strong feelings.
He has long experience across many concerns so he often helps people who feel stuck in people-pleasing or who cope around someone else’s drinking or moods. He is used to helping people sort family-of-origin issues, communication problems, grief, and intimacy-related struggles while also addressing substance issues and anger when they appear.
Michael offers straightforward feedback and practical next steps after each session. He works in English in Missouri and does not take international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling options.
How sessions work
How Michael’s approaches translate to online work
Michael often uses cognitive-behavioral techniques and client-centered methods in sessions. CBT focuses on noticing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, then practicing different choices to reduce anxiety, depression, or unhelpful reactions. Client-centered work emphasizes attentive listening and collaborative goal setting to help people feel understood and to shape practical steps forward.He also incorporates mindfulness in brief exercises to lower reactivity and increase present-moment awareness. Mindfulness can help with stress, sleep problems, and managing urges tied to addictions or strong emotions.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has worked in the past, then together decide which approaches to try. That collaborative planning helps tailor sessions to the person's life and priorities.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let someone choose whether to focus on guided exercises, skills practice, or talk-based problem solving depending on what helps most.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Kansas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with related to people-pleasing?
He works with stress, anxiety, codependency patterns, relationship and intimacy issues, and problems that come from putting others first. He helps untangle behaviors that keep people-pleasing going.
How would he describe his therapy style?
He blends client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral techniques and practical exercises. Sessions focus on clear goals, skills practice, and reviewing what changes are helpful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 24 years of experience as a counselor. That background includes work with adults on addictions, trauma, mood concerns, and relationship issues.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Missouri. The listing shows those licensure designations as provided.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English only. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific fees depend on the chosen subscription and local factors.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That sequence starts the intake process.
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