FindADHDTherapists

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

LCSW

Michael Perkins, LCSW

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationMissouri
  • Focus areasADHD, Relationship, and Family
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
View booking options

Check the available next steps for working with Michael online.

About Michael

Michael Perkins is a licensed clinical social worker who grounds his practice in evidence-based cognitive behavioral methods combined with mindfulness and client-centered principles.

Background and approach

With two decades of clinical experience and more than 25 years teaching social work and human services, he helps people navigate relationship challenges, family conflicts, parenting concerns, stress, anxiety, mood issues, and trauma. Michael emphasizes strengths-based work that recognizes what is already going well as the foundation for change.

He often integrates practical skill-building and brief exercises between sessions so clients can practice new strategies in daily life. Sessions may include structured cognitive-behavioral tools, mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity, and exploratory conversations that center the client's perspective.

Michael notes that he cannot accept clients who live outside Missouri and does not currently take international clients. He holds an MSW and the LCSW credential and brings a collaborative, respectful approach to helping people address concerns such as ADHD, burnout, relationship intimacy, and life transitions.

Evidence-based approaches adapted for online care

Michael Perkins draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness in online sessions to help clients learn practical skills and present-moment awareness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing concrete strategies to change behaviors and manage symptoms, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, mood concerns, and attention-related challenges. Mindfulness Therapy cultivates present-focused awareness and self-regulation skills that often reduce reactivity and support coping with strong emotions and relationship stress.

Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. Michael works with each person to match techniques to their goals, preferences, and daily life, adjusting the approach as progress unfolds so therapy remains relevant and doable.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access support from Missouri without travel, while allowing the therapist and client to focus on practical tools and reflective work together.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with a broad range of concerns including relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood conditions such as bipolar, ADHD, and issues related to career, intimacy, and compassion fatigue.
What is the general therapeutic style and approach?
His practice blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices to provide practical skills alongside reflective exploration of personal strengths.
What is his professional background and experience?
He has 20 years of clinical and counseling experience and over 25 years teaching social work and human services, bringing both clinical and educational perspectives to therapy.
Where is he licensed and what are his credentials?
He holds an MSW and is a licensed clinical social worker in Missouri with licence MO LCSW 004057.
Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer for online work?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPrejudice and discriminationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English