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01About Michael
Prof. Michael McGaugh helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and trauma. He also supports people dealing with addictions, relationship and intimacy problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, and a wide range of life transitions.
He speaks with people about career concerns, compassion fatigue, and issues tied to aging, abandonment, codependency, divorce, and infidelity. He keeps sessions practical and straightforward. Conversations aim to spot patterns, try new ways of coping, and practice skills that can be used between meetings.
Background and approach
He listens for what matters to each person and works to make therapy useful for day-to-day life. His background includes about 22 years in mental health work. That experience covers roles such as adult case manager and intake specialist, and he has spent much of his career as a mental health counselor.
He holds advanced degrees in psychology and mental health counseling and uses that clinical foundation in his work. Prof. McGaugh uses approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and feel heard.
He also draws on Emotionally-Focused and Mindfulness approaches to help people understand emotions and become more aware of their responses. Sessions are offered in English and can be scheduled online by people in Missouri or elsewhere. He accepts international clients and works with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
The goal is to help people build coping skills and make choices that improve daily life.
02Credentials
- LPC (Missouri)
- License 2012019367 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1346777539 · 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
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Codependency
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
Methods Michael names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused 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
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgment. It helps people feel heard and supports exploring what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. This approach often helps with anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those aims. The plan can change as progress is made so therapy stays tailored and practical.
Online sessions offer real flexibility. Video calls let people see and be seen, which helps with emotional work. Phone sessions can be a simpler check-in without video. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, journaling support, or when someone needs a faster way to connect during a busy day. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, ADHD, and many life transition concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
He keeps sessions practical and conversational, helping people spot patterns, try new coping strategies, and practice skills between meetings.
What experience does he bring?
He has about 22 years in mental health services, including roles as an adult case manager, intake specialist, and mental health counselor.
What credentials and location apply?
He holds the LPC credential and practices from Missouri.
Which languages and client regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
How are sessions delivered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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