Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Sometimes life is difficult. Life is especially difficult when we find ourselves dealing with situations, feelings, and moods that we don’t understand and don’t know how to handle, leaving us with profound doubt about ourselves and others. While we all have to deal with these challenges for ourselves, since we are human beings, we don’t have to do that by ourselves. In situations like these, the most responsible thing we do is to ask for help.
I’m Michael, and I’m really glad you’ve taken this first step to seek help from a professional. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, with post-graduate training in various approaches to clinical therapy, including various trauma-focused therapies, cognitive and behavioral therapies, to fit a variety of preferences and challenges, figuring out how to move forward into living the life we really want to live. I have experience in helping people with challenges connected to moods, behaviors, relationships, parenting, and many other kinds of challenges that were holding them back from living the life they really want.
My work experience includes child-focused family therapy, working with law enforcement, first responders, people adjusting to life after prison, people struggling with relationships, and people needing to process and resolve memories of traumatic experiences that continued to cause great pain and difficulty. My basic approach to therapy is called Reality Therapy, which helps to clarify what we really want and what we’re doing, to figure out whether what we’re doing is helping us get what we really want, and then to make adjustments to our thinking and acting that help get us what we really want. I also have been trained in a number of trauma-focused approaches, and primarily use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for resolving trauma and other persistent cognitive problems, as well as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which helps with developing a balanced way of seeing reality, along with skills to act more effectively in response to the various situations in our lives. I regularly draw from all these approaches to meet the unique needs of each of my clients, and enjoy sharing my clients’ journeys of healing and growth.
I welcome the opportunity to work with you, and if this is your first attempt at therapy, I say you’re in for more fun than you could imagine at this point. Let’s get started at building the life you really want!
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Michael Ziegler recognizes that life can become difficult when situations, feelings, or moods are confusing and hard to manage. Those moments often leave people with doubt about themselves and others, and while these challenges are a part of being human, they do not need to be faced alone. In many cases, asking for help is the most responsible step.
Michael is a licensed professional counselor with 12 years of clinical experience, practicing in Missouri. He holds state licenses to practice counseling in Missouri and clinical counseling in Maine – license identifiers MO LPC 2016025948 and ME LCPC CC6849. His post-graduate training spans trauma-focused therapies as well as cognitive and behavioral approaches, allowing him to tailor treatment to a range of preferences and concerns.
His work history includes child-focused family therapy and clinical support for law enforcement, first responders, people adjusting to life after prison, couples and individuals navigating relationship difficulties, and those who need to process and resolve memories of traumatic experiences that continue to cause pain and dysfunction.
Michael’s foundational approach is Reality Therapy, a method that clarifies what a person truly wants, examines current actions to see if they align with those goals, and then helps make practical adjustments in thinking and behavior to achieve desired outcomes. He also integrates trauma-focused methods, primarily Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma resolution and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to develop balanced perspectives and actionable skills. He draws from these approaches to address each client’s unique needs and appreciates guiding clients through recovery and growth.
He welcomes the opportunity to work with new and returning clients. For those considering therapy for the first time, Michael encourages taking that first step toward building the life they truly want to live.
Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist online can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or transitions in life, online therapy has been found to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person care.
One major benefit is flexibility. Clients can choose the form of connection that fits their life and comfort level – video sessions, phone calls, live chat, or in-app messaging – which makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule.
All therapists providing these services are licensed professionals, and clients may change therapists at any time if they need a different fit. Online therapy offers a way to access professional support with convenience and choice while working toward personal goals.
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