LPC
Michael Cotter, LPC
- Experience3 years
- LocationMissouri
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
- Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Michael
Michael Cotter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri who supports people facing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, and attention-deficit challenges such as ADHD.
Background and approach
He combines practical problem-solving with an empathic, client-centered stance to help clients navigate life transitions, coping difficulties, and the emotional fallout of addiction or trauma. With three years of licensed practice and additional background in related helping roles, Michael emphasizes a nonjudgmental approach that meets clients where they are.
His work draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to address thinking and behavior patterns, solution-focused and motivational strategies to build momentum toward goals, and EMDR-informed trauma work when trauma memories interfere with daily functioning. He also attends to issues around identity, intimacy, self-esteem, and caregiver fatigue, tailoring interventions to the concerns presented.
Michael’s style centers on collaboration and persistence; he aims to walk alongside clients through change at a pace that fits them. Prospective clients in Missouri who are seeking a therapist who integrates concrete skills training with empathic understanding may find his approach helpful.
Approach and Online Options for Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting space where the client guides the pace and goals of work while the therapist reflects and supports personal insight; this approach is useful for building self-understanding and strengthening motivation for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors through practical exercises and skill-building, which can be effective for concerns like anxiety, depression, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-informed technique used to process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity when trauma is a central concern.
Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. Michael works with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, online therapy provides flexibility for scheduling and ongoing check-ins between sessions. These formats allow clients to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, making it easier to maintain continuity of care while fitting therapy into busy lives.
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Experience
3+ years
Licensed
Missouri
Languages
English
What Michael can help with
Michael Cotter works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and depression.
Michael works with those who are struggling with addiction.
How Michael approaches therapy
Michael's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
Experience and training
Michael is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Missouri.