About Michael
Michael Woosley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Missouri with 29 years of experience. He brings a straightforward, down-to-earth manner to sessions. Michael listens carefully and helps people sort through pressing issues one step at a time.
He has worked in independent practice, psychiatric centers, youth treatment settings, and community agencies. That range has given him exposure to many kinds of struggles, including depression, grief, anxiety, and addiction.
Background and approach
He also supports people coping with stress, relationship strain, mood challenges, and ADHD-related concerns. Michael blends practical tools with a human-centered approach. He uses methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside client-centered and existential ideas.
Sessions are conversational and focused on clear, achievable steps people can try between meetings. When people come for help he starts by hearing their story and priorities. Together they set simple goals and identify small actions that can reduce distress.
He pays attention to patterns like impulsivity, shame, or avoidance that get in the way of progress. Clients who prefer a calm, pragmatic style often find his approach useful. He balances reading and clinical knowledge with everyday language.
The goal is manageable change rather than complicated theory. Michael offers several ways to meet, including video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging. He works with people from Missouri and accepts international clients when schedules align.
How Michael’s Approaches Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck. It focuses on values and small, value-driven actions that move life in a chosen direction and can be useful for anxiety, depression, and ADHD-related struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It teaches practical skills to test unhelpful thoughts, change patterns, and try new actions that reduce symptoms over time. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes being heard and respected. It creates space for someone to explore concerns at their own pace while building self-understanding and motivation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest ways of working together. He adapts methods as needed, combining techniques that match what feels useful and doable for the client.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people keep the visual connection of in-person meetings. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easy to check in between sessions or fit brief conversations into a busy day. These options give flexibility so therapy can fit around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping the focus on steady, practical progress.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- Abandonment
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 29 years
- Licensed
- Missouri
- Languages
- English
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