- Years in practice
- 12
- Credentials
- LPC, LCPC
- Licensed in
- Missouri, Maine
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Michael
Michael Ziegler helps people who are worn down by stress, mood changes, or confusing parenting challenges. He writes simply and directly so parents can find clear next steps. Michael is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - LCPC with 12 years of experience in clinical work.
He uses practical methods to sort out what is getting in the way of daily life. Michael leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotional skills.
Background and approach
For people carrying painful memories, he often incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to reduce the hold of those memories. His background includes work with law enforcement, first responders, people adjusting after prison, and child-focused family therapy. That mix shaped a straightforward style that focuses on real-life problems like sleep, anger, addiction, and caregiver stress.
He also helps with parenting concerns and fatherhood issues in ways parents can use right away. Sessions aim to clarify what clients want, where current choices lead, and what small changes might help. Michael combines teaching, practical exercises, and discussion to build new skills.
He prefers a collaborative approach and adjusts methods to match each person’s needs. Parents who want clear tools and a direct approach often find his style helpful. He encourages early steps and offers ways to move from stuck patterns toward more workable daily routines.
What Michael works with
Everything Michael lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Michael helps people with.
- 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 lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Michael often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in his online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and address parenting stress. EMDR is used when past memories continue to cause distress and aims to lessen their emotional intensity through guided processing.He treats approach selection as a collaborative process. Together the therapist and client review goals, preferences, and what felt helpful in past efforts. From there they choose one or more approaches and adjust over time based on what produces real change for the person.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit your life. Video lets you work face to face; phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited; chat or text can be useful for brief check-ins or when writing helps you process. These formats support steady work on skills, trauma processing, and parenting strategies while offering flexibility for busy schedules.
Questions people ask about Michael
What concerns does Michael commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, sleep issues, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related areas.
What is his general therapy style?
Michael uses a practical, skills-focused style. He combines talk, skills training, and structured exercises to help people make small, doable changes in daily life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of experience working in clinical settings with a range of populations, including work with first responders and people processing traumatic memories.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Missouri as indicated by his licence information.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription 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 according to therapist availability.
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