Michael Goodman, LPC, LCPC

Michael Goodman is a licensed professional counselor with 33 years of experience. He is licensed as an LPC and as an LCPC and works from Missouri. He focuses on helping people who are coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship strain, grief, and life transitions such as a midlife crisis.

He listens with respect and compassion and adapts conversations to each person's needs. Sessions are meant to be practical and focused on real problems people face day to day. He aims to help clients identify clear next steps and make decisions that fit their life circumstances.

In practice he draws from several well established approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness strategies. He also uses client-centered methods and EMDR when appropriate. These methods are used to address issues like trauma, negative thinking patterns, and difficulty coping with change.

Michael has worked across a wide range of concerns for more than three decades. That experience informs a straightforward style that balances listening with gentle guidance and problem-solving. He helps people build coping skills, address addictive behavior, and improve sleep and self-esteem.

People who want a down-to-earth therapist who will tailor sessions to their goals often find this approach useful. To begin, follow the site’s Start Therapy steps and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule a first appointment.

How therapeutic approaches fit into online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small actions that match what matters to them. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and finding direction during life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. CBT can help with mood issues, sleep problems, and managing addictive urges. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to reduce reactivity and improve focus and calm during times of high stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest approaches that match what you want to accomplish. That collaborative process may combine methods and adjust over time based on how you respond.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people keep continuity of care when they are traveling or living internationally. Licensed professionals typically adapt exercises, homework, and pacing for the online setting so progress remains practical and goal-focused.