Prof. Michael McGaugh, LPC
Missouri · 22 years in practice
Prof. Michael McGaugh helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, and a wide range of life changes.
License and registration
- LPC, Missouri
- 2012019367 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1346777539 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 22
- 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
Prof. Michael McGaugh helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, and a wide range of life changes. He also supports clients dealing with parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, career shifts, ADHD, and issues related to identity and loss.
Michael is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, with 22 years in mental health work. He listens in a straightforward, respectful way. Sessions focus on understanding current struggles and finding practical steps forward.
Background and approach
He encourages people to notice patterns, try new behaviors, and build daily coping skills that fit their life. Michael draws on existential ideas that ask what matters to each person and why. He uses client-centered listening to make space for a person's own values and goals.
He also applies cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and to practice different responses. His past roles include adult case management and intake work in community support services, and many years as a mental health counselor. That mix of front-line experience and counseling informs a pragmatic style that balances honest reflection with actions people can use right away.
Sessions are offered in English and Michael accepts international clients. He works with people across many concerns - from panic and obsessive habits to midlife transitions, grief, and end-of-life questions. The focus is on helping each person feel more capable and clear about the choices they want to make.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Codependency
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
Approaches Michael names
- Existential Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- 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
How his approaches translate to online care
Existential Therapy asks what matters to a person and helps clarify values, life choices, and sources of meaning. This approach can help with feelings of emptiness, midlife questions, grief, and decisions about relationships or career direction.Client-Centered Therapy centers on careful listening and empathy. It gives people space to name their own goals and to move at their own pace, which can be helpful when someone needs time to sort out strong emotions or identity questions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying practical behavior changes. It is often used for anxiety, panic, OCD patterns, and mood difficulties because it breaks problems into small steps that people can practice between sessions.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to test what helps most and adjust methods based on the client's goals and preferences rather than sticking to one method alone.
Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video calls let people hold a fuller conversation while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when a person prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work schedules, caregiving routines, or travel.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and many other life challenges listed in his profile.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines direct listening with practical steps. Conversations look at personal meaning and values while also teaching coping skills and ways to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What is his professional background?
He has 22 years in mental health, including work as an adult case manager and an intake specialist, and many years as a mental health counselor.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Missouri.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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