- Years in practice
- 29
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Missouri
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Grief
About Michael
Michael Woosley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 29 years of experience. He practices in Missouri and speaks English. Michael approaches therapy in a straightforward, down-to-earth way so parents can talk about what’s worrying them without jargon.
He draws on several practical methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and mood concerns. Sessions focus on real-life problem solving, building coping skills, and noticing what matters most.
Background and approach
Parents can expect clear discussion about everyday challenges like sleep, eating, anger, and relationship strain. Michael blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral ideas, and a client-centered stance. That means he helps people notice patterns, try small experiments, and decide what kind of life changes they want.
He often uses mindfulness to slow things down and reduce reactivity. His background includes independent practice, psychiatric settings, youth treatment centers, and community agencies. That range shapes a practical, experience-based approach rather than strict labels.
He is comfortable talking about addiction, trauma, and mood disorders in straightforward terms. In sessions, Michael aims to make therapy usable and relevant. He helps parents sort priorities, set small goals, and develop simpler routines.
The process is collaborative and paced to fit each person’s life. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session. The focus is on real steps parents can take to feel more capable and less overwhelmed.
What Michael works with
Everything Michael lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Michael helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Michael lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Michael’s Approaches Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small, practical steps toward a life they care about while learning to tolerate difficult feelings. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and trying simple experiments to change them, which can help with panic, mood issues, and compulsive patterns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience, offering empathy and space so people can find their own solutions and build self-understanding.Finding the right approach is a team effort. Michael will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals and daily life. He often mixes ideas from different approaches so the work fits what the client wants to achieve and how they prefer to work.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is good for face-to-face conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, chat or text can fit quick check-ins or brief support, and all formats let people fit sessions into busy schedules. Many people find that these options make it easier to stay consistent and apply what they learn between meetings.
Questions people ask about Michael
What concerns does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, sleep and eating problems, anger, and parenting strain among other issues.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is down-to-earth and practical, focusing on problem solving, skill building, and realistic steps parents can try between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has 29 years of experience working in independent practice, psychiatric centers, youth treatment centers, and community agencies.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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