Therapist profile
Michael Perkins, LCSW
Missouri
LCSW - Relationships and anger-focused work
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Missouri / 004057
- NPI1487275970
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMissouri
About
- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Homework activities
About Michael
Michael Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with 20 years of clinical and counseling experience. He works with people facing relationship and family struggles, parenting challenges, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, and anger concerns. He cannot work with clients who live outside Missouri.
Perkins draws on cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness in sessions. He focuses on practical skills clients can use between meetings. He often suggests short activities or reading to try at home and then reviews how those steps went. Sessions look at what a person wants to change and what is already working well in their life.
His background also includes more than 25 years teaching social work and human services. That experience shapes a straightforward, skills-oriented approach to problems like coping with life changes, communication problems, control issues, and caregiver stress. He brings steady, experience-based guidance rather than quick fixes.
Clients can expect focused conversations about patterns of thought and behavior, and simple mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity. Homework is commonly part of the work when it helps reach goals. The aim is clearer thinking and more manageable reactions in everyday situations.
Perkins emphasizes personal strengths as the foundation for change. He encourages people to notice what already goes right and to build from those moments. This practical stance guides work on anger, relationships, self-esteem, career stress, and related concerns.
How sessions work
How Michael integrates CBT, client-centered work, and mindfulness online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own experience and goals. The therapist listens carefully and helps people clarify what they want to change and what strengths they already have. This approach supports work on relationship problems, parenting stress, and self-esteem issues.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful thinking and try different actions. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, stress, anger, and mood concerns.
Mindfulness Therapy introduces short attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness. These exercises can help people notice rising anger or anxiety and choose a calmer response.
Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That plan can change as the work progresses so methods remain practical and relevant.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, keep check-ins shorter when needed, and practice skills between sessions. These practical benefits often help people maintain momentum while working on anger, relationships, and everyday stress.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people address relationship and family issues, parenting strain, stress, anxiety, trauma and anger among other concerns.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses cognitive behavioral ideas alongside client-centered listening and mindfulness practice to identify patterns and try new responses.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical and counseling experience and over 25 years teaching social work and human services.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, licensed in Missouri as an LCSW.
Do sessions take place in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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