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- Addictions support
- Trauma processing
- CBT and EMDR methods
About Michael
Michael Cotter, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Missouri with three years of practice. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting concerns, LGBT issues, relationship and family problems, grief, intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related challenges. He uses client-centered and solution-focused approaches and incorporates cognitive behavioral methods, existential perspectives, EMDR, and motivational interviewing.
Michael focuses on addiction and the problems that often come with it, such as mood struggles, low self-worth, and family conflict. He talks through concrete steps people can try and helps clarify short-term goals. Sessions emphasize practical skills, clearer communication, and making choices that match a person’s values.
His background includes hands-on experience in addiction work and trauma-focused care. He describes drawing on his own experiences with recovery when appropriate. He uses EMDR as one method for processing trauma and pairs it with cognitive techniques to address thinking patterns that keep problems going.
Michael’s style is straightforward and goal-oriented. He uses motivational interviewing to help people resolve mixed feelings about change. He also uses existential ideas to discuss meaning, choice, and responsibility when those topics matter to the person in front of him.
Practical concerns such as parenting stress, blended family dynamics, fatherhood issues, abandonment, codependency, and hospice or end-of-life counseling are also listed areas of focus. He supports work on communication problems, control issues, grief, and coping with disasters and dissociation.
Sessions are offered in English. People who want to book are asked to confirm session options and schedule a first appointment through the platform's matching and scheduling flow.
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Approaches used in virtual sessions
Client-centered work focuses on listening and reflecting so the person can decide what matters most. This approach supports people who want a collaborative, non-directive conversation about their goals and values.Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to change them. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday challenges where thinking and habits keep problems going.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is offered as a method for addressing traumatic memories. It combines focused recollection with specific techniques aimed at reducing the intensity of traumatic reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help identify which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust the plan as those needs change. This is a collaborative process that combines skill-building, reflection, and practical goal setting.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a weekday routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people continue treatment while managing work, parenting, or caregiving responsibilities.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting, LGBT issues, relationship and family problems, grief, intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related topics.
What therapeutic approaches does he use?
He uses client-centered and solution-focused counseling and incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy, existential therapy, EMDR, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor and additional prior paraprofessional experience in related work.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds an LPC license in Missouri and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.