
Michael Cotter
Missouri counselor focusing on addiction and trauma
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Missouri counselor focusing on addiction and trauma
Start with Michael CotterLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Michael Cotter is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Missouri, holding a Missouri LPC credential (MO LPC 2017023723). He has 3 years of experience providing therapy services and currently works in the field of addictions.
He supports people who are struggling with substance use and the many issues that can accompany it, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, low self-esteem, loneliness, past abuse, stress, family conflict, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, grief, anger management, attention deficit issues, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue. He also offers coaching for clients navigating life changes.
Michael is a certified trauma specialist trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Processing Therapy for trauma (CPT), and he holds a Medication Assisted Recovery Specialist certificate. His clinical approach is client-centered and solution-focused, drawing on cognitive behavioral techniques, existential perspectives, and motivational interviewing.
Having overcome his own personal struggles, he understands how difficult it can be to reach out for help. He meets clients where they are, walks alongside them through the process of change regardless of how long it takes, and commits to a nonjudgmental stance throughout treatment.
Many people want to know whether online therapy can really help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and adjusting to life changes, evidence shows that remote therapy can be as effective as traditional in-person sessions.
One major benefit is flexibility - clients can choose the format that feels most comfortable, whether that is video sessions, phone calls, live chat, or in-app messaging. This variety makes it easier to integrate therapy into a busy schedule and to access support from wherever one is located.
All therapists offering these services are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to change therapists if they want a different fit. For many people, online therapy provides a practical, accessible way to work on mental health and life challenges with a qualified therapist.