Michael Goodman is a licensed counselor with 33 years of experience, working in Missouri and Illinois as an LPC and an LCPC.
01About Michael
Michael Goodman is a licensed counselor with 33 years of experience, working in Missouri and Illinois as an LPC and an LCPC. He focuses on helping people who face stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship strain, and eating-related concerns. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every conversation.
Many people come for help when life feels overwhelming or stuck, and he aims to make that first step easier to take. In sessions he tailors the conversation and plan to each person's situation.
Background and approach
He draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of responding. He also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. When trauma or painful memories are central, he can include EMDR techniques to address those experiences.
He combines these tools with a client-centered stance, which means the pace and focus follow the person in the room. That lets practical skills and deeper processing happen together. He helps with a broad range of life issues beyond symptoms, including career decisions, parenting strain, body image, codependency, and money worries.
Sessions also address midlife transitions, grief, and questions about life purpose. The goal is to support realistic, manageable change over time. Michael invites people to describe their concerns and priorities, then works with them to set clear, achievable steps.
He views therapy as a collaborative process aimed at greater clarity, better coping, and stronger day-to-day functioning.
02Credentials
- LPC (Missouri)
- License 002144 · expires June 2027
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180.003285 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1548807381 · national provider identifier
Both are public records. A state board register will confirm a license and its standing, and the national registry will confirm an NPI. This directory copies what the counselor lists and checks neither.
03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Eating disorders
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Body image
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Methods Michael names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-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 that translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people get clear about what matters to them and then take small steps toward those values. It focuses on accepting difficult feelings while committing to meaningful actions, which can help with anxiety, depression, and major life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches concrete skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and build coping strategies for stress, mood problems, and sleep difficulties.
EMDR is an approach used when painful or traumatic memories are part of the problem. It aims to reduce the intensity of those memories so they interfere less with daily life and relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then recommend which methods to try first. Decisions are made together and can change as progress is seen.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session formats before booking since the biography does not specify them. Online work can help fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and make it easier to check in during a break from work. Some formats also make it possible to have a shorter phone check-in or a full video session when more in-depth work is needed.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and eating issues, trauma and grief, sleep problems, self-esteem, career questions, ADHD, and related life challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered style that combines practical skill teaching with reflective work. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person's needs.
What is his professional background?
He brings 33 years of professional experience, having worked across a range of clinical concerns and settings.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Missouri and Illinois as documented.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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