- Goal focused
- Trauma informed
- Skill building
About Michael
Michael Ziegler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting strains, anger, depression, addictions, and relationship or family issues. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps that help people move forward. Michael works in Missouri and brings 12 years of experience to sessions with clients who are ready to try a different way of handling life’s hard moments.
Michael uses straightforward, goal-focused conversations to clarify what matters most to each person. He often combines Reality Therapy ideas with trauma-focused work to help people identify what they want and what behaviors help or get in the way. EMDR is a primary option he uses when memories or past events keep causing pain.
He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools to teach skills for managing intense emotions and changing unhelpful thinking. Mindfulness techniques are used when slowing down and noticing the present moment helps reduce reactivity.
His background includes work with first responders, law enforcement, people adjusting after incarceration, and child-focused family therapy. That varied experience informs how he approaches grief, fatherhood issues, caregiver stress, and problems tied to family of origin.
Michael describes therapy as a collaborative process. He helps people figure out what they want, tries different strategies, and adjusts the plan when needed. If someone is ready to change how they respond to life’s challenges, he offers steady, practical support.
How Michael Uses Evidence-Based Methods Online
Michael often works with EMDR to help people process troubling memories that keep coming up. EMDR uses guided attention paired with structured processing to reduce the intensity of distress tied to past events and persistent negative beliefs.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting. CBT is practical and problem-focused, and it helps with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and mood swings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal skills for people who get overwhelmed by strong feelings.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will listen to a person’s goals, try methods that seem to fit, and adjust plans based on what helps. Clients and therapist work together to pick methods that match needs and preferences rather than sticking to a single technique.
Confirm the therapist’s current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel, enabling shorter check-ins, or allowing sessions during a work break. Licensed professionals can adapt EMDR, CBT, and DBT techniques for remote sessions, and Michael will discuss what will work best for each person during the first appointment.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Missouri, Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting strains, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, self esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
He uses a practical, goal-focused style rooted in Reality Therapy and blends trauma-focused work with CBT, DBT, EMDR, and mindfulness as needed.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns and populations such as first responders and people adjusting after incarceration.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
He practices in Missouri and holds LPC and LCPC credentials as listed in his profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not work with international clients at this time.
How are sessions structured and what formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not specify which formats are offered.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.