Therapist profile
Michael James, LCPC, LPC
Missouri
Licensed counselor - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLCPC, LPC
- LicenseLPC, Missouri / 2009034544 ; LCPC, Kansas / LCPC 03561
- NPI1902873698
- Experience24 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMissouri
About
- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Michael
Michael James is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 24 years of experience. He works with adults on a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and sleep and eating issues.
James describes himself as a generalist who has worked with people across the lifespan and in groups. He places strong value on the working relationship between client and therapist and sees that relationship as the foundation for making therapy methods effective.
His clinical approach draws from several theories, with cognitive-behavioral theory as a primary influence. He blends that with client-centered ideas, existential thinking, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to suit what each person needs. That mix is used to help people notice patterns, try new behaviors, and reflect on personal meaning.
In sessions he focuses on building skills and strategies to manage problems and resolve difficulties. Practical tools and short-term strategies often appear alongside deeper discussions about values and life direction. He also attends to attachment and family-of-origin concerns when those come up.
For someone frustrated by repeated anger, snapping at loved ones, or resentment that builds over time, he offers a steady, skills-focused approach. The work is collaborative and aimed at making everyday situations more manageable.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a cooperative relationship. Online sessions can use that same focus by letting the therapist and client talk through concerns and decide goals collaboratively. This approach helps when people need steady support and clear feedback.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. In online sessions CBT can include practical homework, thought records, and short skill practices to reduce reactivity and manage anger in daily situations.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and notice bodily and emotional cues. These techniques can be practiced during or between sessions to help with stress, anger, and sleep problems.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will help the client and therapist decide together which methods fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration shapes session focus and exercises.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. These practical benefits help people keep therapy part of everyday life without promising a specific service format.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Kansas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What problems does he help with related to anger?
He helps with snapping at loved ones, building resentment, and managing anger that affects relationships and daily life.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He emphasizes the therapist-client relationship and uses practical skills. He combines cognitive-behavioral work with client-centered and mindfulness approaches.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 24 years of clinical experience working with individuals, groups, adolescents, and adults.
Which credentials and location apply to his practice?
He holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Missouri with licensure listed as KS LCPC and MO LPC.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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