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LCPC, LPC

Michael James, LCPC, LPC

  • Experience24 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 James brings 24 years of clinical experience and a practical, client-focused approach to therapy. He emphasizes building a strong therapeutic alliance as the foundation for change, then tailors techniques to each person’s situation.

Background and approach

Much of his work is informed by cognitive-behavioral ideas, combined with mindfulness and motivational strategies, to help clients develop concrete skills for managing symptoms and making meaningful shifts in their lives.

James addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

His practice also attends to attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, substance use concerns, family of origin matters, fatherhood issues, guilt and shame, and infidelity. He works from the belief that technique is most effective when matched to the person and the therapeutic relationship, and he helps clients explore options to find what fits them best.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Michael often uses cognitive-behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical skills for managing anxiety, mood challenges, and behavioral concerns. CBT sessions focus on concrete strategies and goal-oriented work that adapt well to structured online formats.

He also draws from client-centered therapy, which prioritizes understanding the person's experience and creating a collaborative, empathic space. This approach emphasizes listening and reflecting so clients feel heard while they explore values, motivation, and change.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess goals, preferences, and what feels most effective, adjusting methods over time to match progress and needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to connect from different locations and choose the format that fits their schedule. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to practice skills between sessions under the guidance of licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Michael works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and family problems, grief, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among others.
What is the general therapeutic style used in sessions?
The practice emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered stance with strong use of cognitive-behavioral techniques and complementary methods like mindfulness and motivational interviewing to build skills and support change.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
He brings 24 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and groups across many clinical concerns and settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
Michael holds LCPC and LPC credentials with license details KS LCPC LCPC 03561 and MO LPC 2009034544 and practices from Missouri.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are offered for therapy?
Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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

What Michael can help with

Michael James works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and depression.

Michael has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and couples.

How Michael approaches therapy

Michael's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Michael is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor practicing in Missouri, with 24 years of clinical experience.