About Michael
Michael Goodman is a licensed professional counselor with 33 years of experience. He holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Missouri. He meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps toward change.
He helps people handle stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, and work through eating and mood concerns. He also supports those dealing with grief, trauma and relationship struggles. Sessions are shaped to the person's needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
How Michael works
Michael emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in the room. He listens first, then collaborates on realistic goals. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at tools people can use between sessions.
He draws on a mix of approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, client-centered listening, mindfulness practices, and EMDR when appropriate. These methods are used to address patterns of thinking, emotional pain, and unhelpful behaviors. People who reach out can expect a tailored plan, steady support, and coaching toward clearer choices.
The focus is on small, doable changes that improve daily life. To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule a session based on availability.
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What Michael works with
The areas below are the ones Michael selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- ADHD
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Registers | LPC, LCPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 33 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Missouri |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions where people want clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with depression, anxiety, and mood problems. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own experience and priorities, with the therapist offering steady, nonjudgmental support to help clients find their own solutions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and will suggest methods that fit those needs. Decisions about which techniques to use are collaborative and can shift as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins on hectic schedules. Online conversations also let therapists and clients share exercises, mindfulness practices, and behavioral homework between meetings to support steady progress.
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