- CBT techniques
- EMDR for trauma
- DBT skills training
About Michael
Michael Ziegler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 12 years of clinical experience in Missouri. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addiction, relationship and family problems, parenting and fatherhood issues, and struggles with mood and behavior. Michael also supports those dealing with career questions, sleep problems, self-esteem, ADHD, grief, and major life changes.
He describes a practical, goals-focused model. Michael uses Reality Therapy ideas to help people clarify what they want and whether their actions are helping them get there. He mixes cognitive-behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking and DBT skills to manage intense emotions and improve everyday functioning.
For trauma-related problems he regularly uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) alongside trauma-focused therapy strategies. That work is aimed at reducing the hold painful memories have on daily life and improving coping after difficult events. He has experience working with first responders, law enforcement, people reentering life after prison, and child-focused family therapy settings.
Sessions focus on practical steps, skill building, and clearer decision making. Michael frames therapy as a collaborative effort where the work is on what helps someone move toward the life they want. He invites people who are trying therapy for the first time and those with longer histories of struggle to begin with a short matching questionnaire and a first appointment.
Sessions and cost use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Therapeutic approaches used and how online work fits
Michael often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and problem-focused, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and career or school stress.He also regularly uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma-related concerns. EMDR works on distressing memories and their emotional impact, aiming to reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions and improve everyday coping.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals and preferences with each person and suggest which methods to try first. That choice is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. The practical benefit of online work is fitting sessions into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, make it easier to schedule around classes or shifts, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists who offer remote appointments also sometimes use phone-only sessions when video is difficult or lower-bandwidth connections are needed. Confirm the exact session types available before you schedule.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address for young adults?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, career questions, sleep issues, self-esteem, ADHD, grief and trauma-related difficulties.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, goal-focused approach that combines Reality Therapy ideas with CBT and DBT skills to change thinking and behavior and manage emotions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of experience working with people across moods, behaviors, trauma, first responder issues, and reentry after incarceration.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Missouri.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the US?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; cost varies with location.
How do I begin if I want to book a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.