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01About Michael
Dr. Michael Cundiff is a licensed professional counselor with 45 years of experience. He practices in Missouri and brings a calm, steady presence to conversations about hard things.
He prefers short, practical sessions and aims to help people move forward one step at a time. He uses a client-centered approach, which means he listens first and shapes goals with each person. Sessions are collaborative - the therapist and client agree on what to work on and how to try it.
Background and approach
That often leads to concrete steps people can use between meetings. Michael also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help spot unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors. Mindfulness techniques are offered to reduce stress and help with sleep and anger.
Narrative therapy can help people reframe painful experiences and discover new meanings in their stories. Most appointments are forty-five minutes, though he can be flexible when needed. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different schedules and preferences.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. People who contact him start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a time. He checks messages several times a day and responds promptly to questions about how sessions work and what to expect.
02Credentials
- LPC (Missouri)
- License 000290 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1699747907 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Michael names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Michael names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches for online counseling and daily life
Dr. Cundiff combines client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral work to address current problems and everyday habits. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a working relationship so goals reflect what matters most to the person. Cognitive behavioral techniques help identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, anger, or sleep trouble.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will work collaboratively to test what fits a client's needs, goals, and preferences and adjust methods over time. Clients are invited to share what feels helpful so sessions stay practical and goal-oriented.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make counseling more flexible. Video calls are helpful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, journaling between sessions, or people who prefer writing over talking. These options let clients fit counseling into busy schedules and keep momentum between meetings.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family matters, trauma and abuse, ADHD, career and life changes, and related concerns listed on his profile.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His work is primarily client-centered and relationship based, with collaborative goal-setting and practical steps to try between sessions.
What is his background and experience?
He has 45 years of experience in counseling work and brings long-term clinical experience to common life and mental health challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the LPC credential and is based in Missouri as noted on his profile.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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