LCPC, LPC

Michael James , LCPC, LPC

Therapist in Missouri

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About Michael

Michael James approaches therapy as a collaborative journey that begins with a willingness to seek change. He recognizes that taking the step toward counseling requires courage, and he focuses on creating a supportive alliance that helps make therapeutic work possible and effective. As a generalist clinician, he has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and groups, tailoring methods to the needs of each person or family he meets.

He frames the therapy relationship as the foundation for using theory and technique in a way that fits the individual. Together with clients he explores anxiety-provoking changes and develops practical skills and strategies to manage problems and resolve difficulties. His theoretical orientation is eclectic, drawing from multiple schools of thought with a primary influence from cognitive-behavioral theory. He emphasizes what proves most effective for each client and situation rather than adhering to a single protocol.

Michael James holds professional counseling credentials, LCPC and LPC, which are licenses for clinical practice. He aims to build an alliance that supports steady progress, helping clients discover options and tools for coping, healing, and moving forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Michael James draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy to guide his online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to stress or emotional difficulty and teaches practical strategies to shift those patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and many coping challenges. Client-centered therapy emphasizes the therapeutic relationship, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental stance that helps people explore feelings, values, and goals at their own pace; it can be especially helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Michael collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time based on how clients respond and what they find most useful.

Online therapy with Michael is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These formats allow people to access licensed professionals from different settings and maintain continuity of care while working on stress, trauma, addiction, relationship matters, and other concerns in a way that fits daily life.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Michael James have?

Michael James has 24 years of experience providing counseling and psychotherapy to a wide range of clients.

Is Michael James a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credentials LCPC and LPC. These indicate he is a licensed clinical professional counselor and a licensed professional counselor. License details include KS LCPC LCPC 03561 and MO LPC 2009034544.

In which languages does Michael James provide therapy?

Michael James provides therapy in English.

Where is Michael James located?

Michael James is located in Missouri.

How can I work with Michael James as my therapist?

You can work with Michael James through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Michael James work with international clients?

Michael James does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Michael James cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Missouri, Kansas

Languages

English

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