Michael Ziegler

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.