Therapist profile
Michael Williams, LPC
Missouri
LPC counselor - addictions and anxiety
Continue with MichaelWhere Michael stands
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Missouri / 000331; LPC, Colorado / 0014602
- NPI
- 1841343662
- Experience
- 35 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
About
- Attachment based therapy
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Mindfulness practice
About Michael
Michael Williams is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri with 35 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, and ADHD among other concerns. He also lists codependency on his focus list and helps people dealing with life transitions and career questions.
He trained in psychology, earning a BA from Morehouse College and an MA from Washington University in St. Louis. His background includes more than three decades in mental health practice and additional study in bodywork. Those years give him a broad set of ways to approach common struggles people bring to therapy.
In sessions he leans on approaches that focus on relationships and present-day thinking. Attachment-based ideas look at how past relationship patterns influence current reactions. Cognitive behavioral methods break down unhelpful thoughts and habits into manageable steps. Client-centered and emotionally focused work keep the conversation focused on what matters to the person in front of him.
He will talk through practical strategies for setting boundaries, managing urges, reducing worry, and handling grief. Sessions also may use mindfulness practices to help slow racing thoughts and improve focus. People who have lived with others' drinking, people-pleasing, or chronic caretaking often find concrete coaching on limits and self-direction useful.
Michael asks new clients to use an online matching questionnaire and schedule a first session once they are ready. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and how those patterns shape feelings and reactions today. In online sessions this helps people spot repeated responses in friendships or caregiving roles and try new ways of relating. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and creating small, practical experiments to change them. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and compulsive habits that show up in daily life. Client-centered methods prioritize the person's own goals and rhythm in session, helping them steer the work and set the pace.Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options, watch what helps most in early sessions, and adjust methods based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy schedule and keeping regular contact when travel or time is limited. Because the specific session formats for this therapist are not listed in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can allow shorter check-ins, quieter moments without long commutes, or sessions that are easier to schedule around work or caregiving duties.
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Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Colorado
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and related concerns including codependency.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines attachment-based, client-centered, and cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and emotionally focused methods to address relationships and day-to-day thinking.
How much experience does he have?
He has 35 years of experience in counseling and a long history working with adults on mood, addiction, and relationship-related issues.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.