Therapist profile
Michael Cotter, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Parenting and Addictions
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- CBT techniques
- EMDR for trauma
- Motivational interviewing
About Michael
Michael Cotter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with three years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, and related struggles. Sessions are conducted in English and Michael is not accepting international clients.
Michael uses straightforward, practical work in sessions. He draws on client-centered methods and solution-focused ideas to set clear goals. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques and elements of existential questioning to help people reconsider patterns. EMDR is among the approaches he lists for trauma-related work.
In the room he tends to focus on concrete skills and steps. That can mean looking at thinking patterns, practicing new ways of responding, or mapping actions that reduce stress and cravings. He also addresses family-of-origin issues, fatherhood concerns, blended family dynamics, and communication problems when those topics come up.
Michael describes his own experience with recovery and difficult times, and that informs how he relates to people who are struggling. He emphasizes practical support without judgment and stays focused on what the person wants to change. Motivational interviewing techniques are used to help people move toward goals at their own pace.
If planning to work together, readers should confirm current session options before booking. The site’s process asks visitors to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session through the online therapy options button.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Michael often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on the person’s perspective and goals. That approach involves listening closely, reflecting what matters to the client, and shaping sessions around what the person wants to address.He also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT means identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many behavior-related concerns, including patterns linked to addiction.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will discuss options and decide together which methods fit best for the client’s concerns, goals, and personal preferences. This is a collaborative process and can shift as needs change.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time lost to travel. They can also let someone continue care when relocating within the same state. Ask about session length and any specific technical or scheduling details when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of home and parenting problems does he address?
He works with parenting stress, fatherhood issues, blended family challenges, communication problems, and family-of-origin concerns.
How would he describe his therapy style?
He uses client-centered and solution-focused methods with concrete steps, alongside cognitive behavioral tools and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He holds three years of licensure experience as an LPC in Missouri and has prior paraprofessional background noted in his history.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri and offers sessions in English.
Can someone who lives outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are offered to people within the United States.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking by using the online therapy options button, as formats are not listed here.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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