Therapist profile
Dr. Michael Cundiff, LPC
Missouri
LPC counselor - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Missouri / 000290
- NPI1699747907
- Experience45 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMissouri
About
- Client-Centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Michael
Dr. Michael Cundiff is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Missouri with 45 years of experience. He sees adults dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, and a wide range of life challenges. He works with people who also bring issues like grief, trauma, addiction, ADHD, career strain, and intimacy or self-esteem struggles.
He prefers a client-centered approach that focuses on the relationship between counselor and client. That means he and the client set goals together and agree on ways to work toward them. Sessions commonly run about 45 minutes, though he can be flexible if different arrangements are needed.
Dr. Cundiff uses practical methods drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness alongside narrative and motivational interviewing techniques. He encourages people to move at a pace that feels manageable while testing strategies that can reduce intense reactions and improve daily coping. Conversations are goal-focused and collaborative rather than prescriptive.
He notes that video, email, and chat have been used in his practice to connect with clients, and he responds to messages multiple times throughout the day. People are welcome to ask questions before starting a session and to raise adjustments as therapy progresses.
For someone trying to manage anger or reduce snapping at loved ones, he offers straightforward talk therapy aimed at understanding triggers, building alternative responses, and strengthening communication skills. He also addresses related concerns such as resentment, boundaries, and stress that feed into angry reactions.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Dr. Cundiff uses client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness in online sessions. Client-centered work focuses on the therapeutic relationship and collaborative goal setting, helping people decide what matters most. Cognitive behavioral techniques look at thoughts and behaviors that keep strong emotions going and teach practical ways to change them. Mindfulness offers simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase moment-to-moment awareness.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will discuss goals, priorities, and the methods that fit a person’s preferences. Together they decide whether to emphasize behavior-change exercises, reflective narrative work, or mindfulness practice based on what helps most in day-to-day life.
The original profile mentions video, email and chat as formats used, but confirm which session types are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit counseling into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose modes that match energy and comfort levels. The online setting still supports hands-on tools from CBT and mindfulness, along with collaborative problem solving and planning to manage anger and related stress.
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Experience
45+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, addictions, trauma, grief, ADHD and related life issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
His approach is client-centered and relationship based, with input from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing and narrative methods.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 45 years of clinical experience as a counselor.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Missouri.
In which languages can I speak with him?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
The biography indicates he has connected by video, email and chat; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.