Michael Ziegler, LPC, LCPC

Missouri · 12 years in practice

Michael Ziegler welcomes people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward.

License and registration

LPC, Missouri: 2016025948 · expires June 2027
LCPC, Maine: CC6849 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1073066650 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 12
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Michael

Michael Ziegler welcomes people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. He speaks plainly and helps clients notice what is getting in the way of the life they want. Michael aims to make the first steps feel manageable and clear for anyone who is nervous about starting therapy.

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - LCPC practising in Missouri with 12 years of experience.

Background and approach

Michael works with problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, anger, grief, and relationship and family concerns. He also helps with parenting strain, sleep problems, self-esteem, career changes, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Michael often combines practical skills training with trauma-focused work.

He uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to teach coping strategies and change unhelpful thinking. For persistent traumatic memories he regularly uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, along with other trauma-focused methods. Sessions focus on clear goals and everyday changes.

Michael draws out what clients want, looks at current choices, and works with them to try different behaviors that bring better results. He emphasizes skills people can use between sessions to manage mood, communication, and stress. His background includes work with first responders, law enforcement, people reentering life after prison, and child-focused family therapy.

Michael emphasizes collaboration and steady, practical steps so people can build a more satisfying life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Anger management
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Attachment issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Michael names

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Online support

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Michael uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which often involves setting clear goals and practicing new skills between sessions. Dialectical behavior therapy is used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that clients can apply in daily life. He also regularly uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to process persistent, distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Michael works with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. He adapts techniques as work progresses so clients can try different strategies and keep what helps most.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow therapy to fit into busy schedules. Video sessions are useful for full conversations and exercises that benefit from face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions can be a good choice when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging make it possible to check in between meetings or for people who prefer typing over talking. These options help make therapy more flexible and easier to use alongside work, caregiving, or other commitments.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Michael help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, anger, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting stress, sleep problems, self-esteem, career changes, ADHD, bipolar symptoms and related challenges.

What is his general approach to therapy?

Michael blends practical, skills-based methods with trauma-focused care. He uses cognitive behavioral tools, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and trauma work to teach coping skills and address painful memories.

What background does he bring to sessions?

He has 12 years of experience and has worked with first responders, law enforcement, people adjusting after incarceration, and child-focused family therapy, using those experiences to inform his clinical decisions.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

Michael holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Missouri.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does he provide online?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for therapy with him?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Michael?

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