- Men's wellbeing
- Goal oriented
- Down-to-earth
About Michael
Michael Rehg is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri who focuses on men's wellbeing alongside a broad range of concerns. He brings nine years of counseling experience and aims to build a respectful, straightforward relationship with each person. Michael works in plain language and helps people set goals that fit their lives.
He uses Client-Centered approaches to make space for each person's voice. He also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thinking and test new ways of responding. That blend helps when someone is dealing with anxiety, depression, anger, grief, or major life changes.
Michael has worked in community mental health and schools, offering individual, group, and family therapy in those settings. That variety means he is used to different ages and life situations, and he pays close attention to cultural and background influences on behavior and feelings.
Sessions tend to be practical and goal-focused. Michael helps people clarify what they want to change, breaks that into manageable steps, and measures progress along the way. He aims to balance support with tools people can use between sessions.
Common issues he addresses include stress, relationship and communication problems, grief, trauma, parenting and fatherhood concerns, self-esteem, ADHD, and sexuality topics such as kink and alternative sex culture. He also works with men on life purpose, intimacy, and coping after disaster or loss.
Michael emphasizes collaboration: the client and therapist decide what works best. If you want direct, down-to-earth counseling that focuses on goals and real-life change, his approach may be a good fit.
How therapy approaches guide online counseling
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist listens carefully to understand what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs to untangle values, identity, or personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and offers concrete exercises to test new responses; it can help with anxiety, depression, and anger by teaching practical skills. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) addresses distress linked to traumatic memories through a structured set of techniques aimed at reducing the emotional intensity of those memories.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and past experiences and then suggest which methods to try. Clients and therapist decide together and can adjust the plan as progress is made.
The original profile does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time, fitting sessions into a workday or between other responsibilities. It also lets people use shorter check-ins when time or bandwidth is limited, and it supports consistent progress by keeping appointments accessible without promising a particular format.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps with anxiety, depression, anger, grief, trauma, stress, relationship and communication problems, parenting and fatherhood issues, self-esteem, ADHD, and sexuality topics including kink and alternative sex culture.
What is his therapy style like?
He combines Client-Centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques to set goals and practice new ways of thinking and behaving. Sessions aim to be practical and focused on steps you can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of overall counseling experience across community mental health and school settings, providing individual, group, and family work.
What credentials and location apply?
He holds the LPC credential, listed as MO LPC, and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported and can international clients schedule?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options with the service before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.