Therapist profile
Michael Williams, LPC
Licensed counselor - Parenting and life changes
Continue with MichaelAbout
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered work
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Michael
Michael Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado and Missouri with 35 years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Sessions are presented in a straightforward, practical way to help people manage what feels overwhelming at home and work.
He earned a BA in Psychology from Morehouse College and an MA in Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis. He also completed a massage therapy certification program at The Healing Arts Center in St. Louis. Michael draws on many ways of working to address both thoughts and feelings, and he integrates mind and body ideas when they fit the person's goals.
In sessions he focuses on clear, usable steps. That can mean noticing patterns in relationships, shifting unhelpful thoughts, or practicing new ways to respond under stress. He uses Client-Centered methods to keep the conversation grounded in what the person wants to change. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to work on thinking and behavior patterns.
He commonly uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current reactions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps when emotions are intense and need naming and gentle regulation. Mindfulness techniques are used to slow down strong reactions and improve focus.
Michael practices from Missouri and works in English. People who want to start are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How attachment, CBT, and client-centered work translate to online care
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect how people react now. Online sessions can help identify those patterns and practice different ways of relating in daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered work keeps the conversation grounded in each person's goals and preferences, giving space to set the pace and focus.Finding which approach fits best is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and collaborate on a plan. That plan can mix methods and shift over time as needs change, with the client helping to guide which practices are most useful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They also let people continue work when schedules or location make in-person meetings difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises for the session format so practical tools can be practiced between meetings.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Colorado
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to parenting?
He helps people with parenting stress, fatherhood issues, blended family concerns, and the strain of everyday caregiving. He works with parents on communication, boundaries, and managing anger or guilt.
What kind of approach should I expect in sessions?
Sessions combine Client-Centered conversation with practical methods from CBT and attachment-focused work. The style is straightforward and focused on steps you can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 35 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor. That experience includes work with trauma, addictions, mood concerns, and caregiving issues.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is an LPC licensed in CO LPC and MO LPC and practices from Missouri. Sessions are conducted in English.
Can non-US or international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English to clients within the supported regions.
What session formats are used?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before scheduling through the online therapy options button.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform details for current pricing information.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process begins the intake and scheduling steps.
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