Michael James, LCPC, LPC
Missouri · 24 years in practice
Michael James is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and relationship struggles.
License and registration
- LPC, Missouri
- 2009034544 · expires June 2027
- LCPC, Kansas
- LCPC 03561 · expires October 2027
- NPI
- 1902873698 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 24
- 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 James is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and relationship struggles. He brings 24 years of experience and focuses on practical ways to manage symptoms and move forward. Michael holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Missouri.
Sessions use conversational, down-to-earth language and aim to build a strong working relationship from the first meeting. Michael favors an existential outlook alongside cognitive-behavioral methods. He encourages people to reflect on meaning, choices, and responsibility while using concrete tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Background and approach
Sessions often mix exploration of life questions with skill-building for day-to-day problems. He draws on client-centered principles to keep sessions respectful and collaborative. That means listening closely and tailoring the approach to the person in front of him rather than following one fixed method.
Motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques are also used when they fit the client’s goals. Common concerns Michael addresses include trauma and abuse, parenting and fatherhood stress, addiction and substance use, grief, eating or sleeping problems, anger, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and career or life-change issues. He also works with intimacy, attachment, communication problems, forgiveness, and family of origin issues.
Therapy can involve phone sessions, video calls, live chat, or text messaging. People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session according to availability. Fees vary with location and subscription plans can be canceled at any time.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Michael names
- Existential Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approach and online care that fits your life
Existential Therapy invites people to consider meaning, freedom, and the choices they face. It can help when life feels empty, overwhelming, or full of difficult questions by focusing on values and personal responsibility. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying different behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. It offers concrete exercises and homework to change how people respond to stress.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan as progress is made. That way sessions stay practical and aligned with what the person wants to accomplish.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet without traveling. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a busy day or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work for brief check-ins, writing out thoughts, or keeping continuity between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, school, or parenting demands.
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Questions people ask
What issues does Michael work with?
He addresses a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career changes, bipolar mood concerns, and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style?
Michael blends existential thinking with cognitive-behavioral tools and client-centered listening. Sessions mix reflection about meaning and choice with practical skills for coping.
How much experience does he have?
He has 24 years of clinical experience working in a variety of settings and with many different concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Missouri. The credentials are listed as KS LCPC and MO LPC.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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