Michael Luley
LPC specializing in addictions, anxiety, and life purpose
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About
Michael Luley, LPC, is a clinician in Missouri with 25 years of practice focused on addictions and related concerns. He attends to communication problems, social anxiety and phobia, post-traumatic stress, and questions of life purpose. His work addresses both immediate challenges and longer-term patterns that affect daily functioning and relationships.
He works with individuals and couples to identify practical steps forward, combining attention to communication patterns with focused work on addictive behaviors and anxiety. Michael draws on approaches described in his practice as grounded in compassionate, evidence-informed care, shaping sessions around each person or couple's stated goals.
Clients can expect an emphasis on exploring values and building concrete skills to manage stressful situations and interpersonal tensions. Michael aims to help people clarify goals related to recovery, social engagement, and a sense of purpose while remaining attentive to the particular concerns that brought them to therapy.
He works with individuals and couples to identify practical steps forward, combining attention to communication patterns with focused work on addictive behaviors and anxiety. Michael draws on approaches described in his practice as grounded in compassionate, evidence-informed care, shaping sessions around each person or couple's stated goals.
Clients can expect an emphasis on exploring values and building concrete skills to manage stressful situations and interpersonal tensions. Michael aims to help people clarify goals related to recovery, social engagement, and a sense of purpose while remaining attentive to the particular concerns that brought them to therapy.
- Location:
- Missouri, United States
- Years Experience:
- 25
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Addictions
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MO LPC 2001007816
- NPI Number: 1649321829
- License: LPC (Missouri)
Remote care and communication options
Michael offers remote sessions by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences. These formats are used to maintain ongoing therapeutic contact, address immediate concerns, and support work between sessions.
For addictions, he focuses on collaborative planning that identifies patterns, explores triggers, and builds practical strategies to manage substance use and related behaviors. When addressing communication problems, he helps people and couples examine interaction patterns and practice alternative ways of expressing needs and boundaries.
Work around social anxiety, phobia, and post-traumatic stress centers on identifying situational patterns and developing coping skills that fit the individual’s goals. For clients exploring life purpose, sessions emphasize clarifying values and translating them into actionable steps. Sessions may be delivered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what the client and therapist agree will best support the work.
What is Michael Luley's clinical experience?
He has 25 years of clinical experience.
What credentials and licensure does he hold?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). License: MO LPC 2001007816.
Which languages does he use in sessions?
The profile indicates he provides services in English.
Where is he located?
He practices in Missouri.
How can clients work with him remotely?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as communication options.
Does he accept international clients?
The profile indicates he does not accept international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started?
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