Michael James, LCPC, LPC

Licensed in Missouri · 24 years in practice

Michael James is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who focuses on practical, down-to-earth help for people feeling stuck.

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

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About Michael

Michael James is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who focuses on practical, down-to-earth help for people feeling stuck. He draws on many approaches to address anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strain, parenting stress, and other life challenges. He has 24 years of experience and works from Missouri as an LCPC and an LPC.

He aims to build a strong working relationship first. Michael sees therapy as a team effort where the therapist and the person looking for help try things out together.

Background and approach

Sessions often include straightforward problem-solving, skill practice, and chances to talk about how past patterns affect today. Michael uses cognitive-behavioral ideas to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He combines that with client-centered listening that lets the person lead what matters most to them.

He also draws on existential questions when people need to make sense of big life shifts and values. Many people come for help with stress, addiction, trauma, sleep or eating issues, and relationship problems. Others seek support for grief, career crossroads, ADHD, or struggles with shame and forgiveness.

He also works with concerns like codependency, attachment issues, and communication problems. Sessions focus on clear steps you can try between meetings. Michael aims to teach skills that feel usable in daily life, not just ideas.

He meets people where they are and adjusts approaches to fit each person’s goals and pace.

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

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Online support

How Michael’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on respectful listening and following the person’s lead. Online sessions let the therapist and client talk about what matters most, set goals together, and track progress in everyday life. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors to find practical changes that reduce symptoms. In online work CBT often includes short between-session exercises, thought logs, and step-by-step behavioral experiments that fit into daily routines.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Michael will talk with the client about goals, try methods that make sense for those goals, and adjust based on what helps. Expect ongoing conversation about what is working and changes to the plan when needed.

Online formats offer flexibility in how people connect. Video calls are useful for full sessions with visual cues, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera, and live chat or text messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, quick skills practice, or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, parenting, or other commitments.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Michael help address?

He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career changes, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

What is his general therapeutic style?

He blends client-centered listening with practical methods such as cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, existential questions, and solution-focused work to match what each person needs.

How much experience does he have?

Michael brings 24 years of clinical experience working with a broad set of concerns and client goals.

What are his professional credentials and location?

He holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices from Missouri as noted in his profile details.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available online?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for online work.

How is pricing handled?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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