Michael Ziegler meets people where they are and helps them find clearer ways forward.
01About Michael
Michael Ziegler meets people where they are and helps them find clearer ways forward. He listens for what feels stuck and works with each person to set small, realistic goals. Michael is a Licensed Professional Counselor, which means he provides counseling services with a focus on practical change.
He draws on approaches that fit the person's needs rather than one single method. Sessions often focus on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying new behaviors that lead to better outcomes.
Background and approach
For trauma-related problems he uses methods aimed at processing painful memories so they cause less disruption in day-to-day life. Michael has 12 years of experience working with people facing mood and behavior problems, relationship stress, parenting strain, grief, and addiction-related struggles. His background includes work with law enforcement, first responders, people returning from incarceration, and child-focused family therapy settings.
These experiences inform his practical style in sessions. In a typical meeting he helps clients clarify what they want, notice what gets in the way, and practice specific skills to change those patterns. He blends cognitive work - looking at thoughts and beliefs - with skills training from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and trauma-focused techniques when needed.
The pace and focus are chosen together based on the client's goals. Michael offers sessions in Missouri and uses several online formats to connect. He encourages anyone feeling overwhelmed or stuck to reach out and begin with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step.
02Credentials
- LPC (Missouri)
- License 2016025948 · expires June 2027
- LCPC (Maine)
- License CC6849 · expires August 2026
- NPI
- 1073066650 · 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
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Michael names
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness 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 Michael’s Approaches Work Online
Michael commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to address mood, behavior, and trauma-related problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting to improve mood and daily functioning. EMDR focuses on processing painful memories so they cause less disruption in current life and can be helpful for people who carry traumatic memories.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and symptoms and then recommend which methods to try first. Adjustments can be made as progress is seen or if needs change over time.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different rhythms of life. Video calls let the therapist and client use visual cues and do exercises together. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat or text messaging work well for brief check-ins, skill practice, and people who prefer writing over speaking. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, and other commitments.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Michael help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting and relationship struggles, plus ADHD and mood disorders such as bipolar.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and goal-focused. He combines cognitive work with skills training and trauma-focused methods to address what is getting in the way.
What is his background and experience?
Michael has 12 years of experience and has worked with law enforcement, first responders, people adjusting after incarceration, and child-focused family therapy contexts.
What credentials and location does he hold?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - MO LPC and ME LCPC - and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions delivered?
Sessions can be carried out by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through 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 a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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