- Addictions support
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma-informed care
About Michael
Michael Cotter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and related struggles. He also addresses parenting concerns, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, self-esteem, career stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Michael presents himself as someone who understands how hard it can be to ask for help and aims to meet people where they are without judgment.
He uses straightforward, practical sessions that focus on real change. His approach centers on the individual and builds on the client's strengths. Michael blends client-centered work with solution-focused ideas and cognitive behavioral tools to help people identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors.
Michael has three years of experience as an LPC in Missouri. He draws on earlier paraprofessional roles and longer experience in addiction work to inform his current practice. That background shapes how he supports people working through substance use and the problems that often come with it, such as family strain or depression.
In the room he aims to listen first and work collaboratively on small, manageable steps. Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, setting practical goals, and using skills-based techniques to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. He also uses approaches designed to address traumatic memories when those are part of the concern.
Sessions are conducted in English. For people who want to begin, the process involves a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling based on Michael's availability. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How these approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping the client guide the work. It is about empathy, understanding, and supporting a person’s own goals, which can work well in online sessions for ongoing conversations or planning changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Online CBT can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday problems by teaching practical skills and homework that people can try between meetings.
EMDR targets distressing memories and the emotional reactions tied to them. When used by a trained clinician, EMDR methods aim to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and the symptoms they cause.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That collaborative plan can change as progress is made or challenges shift.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a day, shorten travel time, and allow flexible scheduling around work or family responsibilities. It can also allow brief check-ins when a full in-person visit would be harder to arrange.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counselor address?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, parenting, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, self-esteem, career pressures, ADHD, and related problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He practices a client-centered, solution-focused style that also uses cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to help clients set goals and try practical changes.
What is his professional background?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with three years of LPC experience and prior paraprofessional and addiction-related work that inform his practice.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds an LPC credential and practices in Missouri.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to his availability.