- CBT techniques
- EMDR for trauma
- DBT skills
About Michael
Michael Ziegler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Missouri with 12 years of experience. He focuses on everyday problems that feel overwhelming, including stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, parenting strain, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and struggles with sleep, self-esteem, or career direction. He works with people facing sudden life changes, caregiver fatigue, and first responder stress.
Michael uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people recognize unhelpful patterns and build skills for responding differently. For traumatic memories or persistent trauma symptoms he commonly uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, alongside trauma-focused techniques.
His starting point is Reality Therapy - a practical way to identify what someone wants and what they are doing that helps or gets in the way. Sessions look at choices, thinking, and actions, and then try new behaviors that move toward clearer goals. He explains options plainly and works with each person to pick useful tools.
Michael’s background includes work with child-focused family therapy, law enforcement, first responders, people reentering the community after prison, and those processing painful memories. That range influences his practical, skills-based style and his focus on real-life changes rather than abstract theory.
He speaks English and does not accept international clients. If someone is new to therapy, he encourages taking a first step with a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial session to see how the approach fits.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and changing behavior. Online sessions can include practicing new responses, setting small goals, and reviewing progress together. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication; these skills can be taught and practiced in session and reinforced between meetings.EMDR is used for processing traumatic memories and reducing their ongoing impact. In an online setting the therapist guides the memory-processing steps and helps the client notice shifts in how memories feel and what thoughts arise. EMDR online follows the same sequence of phases as in-person work and is adapted to the technology available.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will listen to what is most distressing, explain options, and try methods that match the client’s goals and comfort. If something is not helping, adjustments are discussed and different tools are introduced.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy day and avoiding travel time. Some people find shorter check-ins easier to schedule during a workday, while others prefer longer weekly sessions to practice new skills. This therapist’s session formats are not listed here, so confirm the current options before booking to ensure they fit your routine and needs.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and related issues such as parenting strain, addictions, sleep problems, and career concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses practical, skills-focused approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy and applies trauma-focused methods when appropriate.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of clinical experience working with a range of problems, including first responder stress and people adjusting after incarceration.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.