Works with
How Michael works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Missouri
- Years in practice
- 29
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Michael
Michael Woosley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 29 years of experience in behavioral health. He practices from Missouri and brings practical, straightforward care to people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and anger. Michael speaks English and is available to work with international clients via online formats.
He has worked in many settings over his career, including independent practice, psychiatric centers, youth treatment, and community agencies. That range shaped a down-to-earth style that mixes evidence-based techniques with attention to the person in front of him.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear goals and usable strategies rather than jargon. Michael uses a mix of approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered methods. He tailors techniques to what each person needs, whether that means addressing impulsivity, grief, sleep problems, or relationship strain.
Expect practical tools and straightforward conversation in sessions. People often come for help with addiction, mood disorders, obsessive or compulsive patterns, panic, or issues tied to attachment and abandonment. He also supports those dealing with career stress, compassion fatigue, or the ripple effects of trauma and abuse.
Work may include skill building, values clarification, or changing unhelpful thinking. Michael aims to make starting therapy simple. He asks focused questions, helps set priorities, and moves at a pace people can manage.
The goal is steady progress and skills that fit daily life.
What Michael works with
Everything Michael lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Michael's practice.
- 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.
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasizes choosing actions that match personal values, which can be useful for issues like anger, addiction, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, often used for anxiety, panic, and depression. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting people to find their own solutions rather than directing them.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will discuss different methods and match techniques to the client’s goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where the person and therapist decide what helps most, then adjust over time based on what is working.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues for a fuller conversation, while phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, ongoing encouragement, or when writing helps process thoughts. These options make it easier to keep consistent appointments and practice skills between sessions.
Questions people ask about Michael
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, anger, grief, relationship and family issues, trauma and many related concerns such as panic, OCD symptoms, and mood disorders.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are down-to-earth and practical. He focuses on clear goals, coping skills, and straightforward conversation rather than clinical jargon.
What experience does he bring?
He has 29 years of experience across independent practice, psychiatric centers, youth treatment settings, and community agencies.
What credential and location information is on file?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing from Missouri.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to meet.
How are costs and payment handled?
Session cost varies by location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.