Michael Cotter , LPC

Michael Cotter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri who brings a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach to therapy. He has three years of clinical experience and focuses on helping people navigate addiction and the many challenges that can accompany it, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, self-esteem concerns, trauma and abuse, and relationship or family difficulties.

Drawing on client-centered and solution-focused methods, he tailors care to each person’s needs while incorporating cognitive behavioral techniques, existential perspectives, and motivational interviewing to support meaningful change. Michael also uses EMDR when appropriate to address traumatic memories and their emotional impact, matching interventions to what each client finds most helpful.

He emphasizes meeting clients where they are and walking alongside them through the process of change without judgment. Michael works with individuals across a wide range of concerns - from parenting and intimacy issues to grief, career challenges, ADHD, and coping with life transitions - and aims to create a practical, compassionate plan that fits each person’s goals and circumstances. Sessions are offered through multiple remote formats to accommodate different needs and schedules.