- 45 years experience
- Client-centered approach
- Goal focused
About Michael
Dr. Michael Cundiff is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Missouri with 45 years of experience. He introduces himself directly and makes clear he likes talking with people. He offers a straightforward, relationship-based way of working and prefers to set goals together with each person who comes in.
He typically schedules forty-five minute sessions, though he can be flexible about timing. He communicates regularly and checks messages several times a day, so questions that come up between sessions can be sent and answered promptly. He encourages people to move at their own pace during therapy.
His approach is client-centered, which means the relationship and collaboration are the main tools for change. He listens, reflects, and helps people identify practical next steps. He also uses techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative work as fits each persons situation.
Dr. Cundiff works with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family concerns, sleep and eating problems, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, and ADHD. He also addresses more specific topics such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and forgiveness.
People who prefer a collaborative, steady approach that focuses on clear goals and everyday steps may find his style helpful. He invites questions and aims to create a practical plan tailored to each person's needs.
How his approaches translate to online work
Dr. Cundiff often uses client-centered work that centers on listening and collaborating to set goals. That approach keeps conversations focused on what matters most to the person and helps shape practical steps to try between sessions.He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and helps people try new, small experiments to change patterns. Mindfulness therapy is used to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can help with anxiety, sleep, and stress.
Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then suggest a plan to try together. The plan can change as work progresses so it fits the person's needs.
Session formats were described in his background, so please confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use techniques like in-the-moment behavioral experiments or mindfulness practices between meetings. If you have questions about how sessions will run, ask when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family concerns, sleep and eating problems, anger, self-esteem, career changes, ADHD, and related challenges like abandonment and caregiver stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centered, relationship-based style that focuses on collaboration. He helps clients set goals and chooses methods that fit each person's needs.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings 45 years of experience to his work and draws on that background when helping people plan next steps.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LPC, which is a licensed professional counselor, and he practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What does therapy cost and how are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription 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 then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.