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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Michael
Michael Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri with 20 years of clinical and counseling experience. He helps people who are dealing with relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. His work also covers intimacy-related issues, anger, career questions, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Perkins uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a core method and integrates mindfulness practices and client-centered ideas. He explains CBT in straightforward terms and often pairs it with positive psychology concepts to help shift negative thinking patterns. He also uses mindfulness to help people notice their thoughts and reactions in the moment.
Sessions often include practical tools and skill-building. He offers occasional homework such as short activities or readings to practice outside sessions. This approach is aimed at building on existing strengths rather than starting from scratch.
He brings more than two decades of clinical work and over 25 years of teaching social work and human services. That background informs how he explains concepts and suggests exercises to try between meetings.
Perkins emphasizes collaboration. He listens for what a person wants to accomplish and also points out what is already working as a foundation for change. Readers should confirm current session formats before scheduling.
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How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person’s goals. In practice this means the therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects what is said, and helps clarify priorities. This approach helps when the main need is to be heard and to map next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses exercises that identify unhelpful thinking and then tests new behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, stress, and mood shifts because it gives concrete steps people can try between sessions.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches short attention and awareness practices. These exercises aim to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Mindfulness can pair well with CBT when people want quick tools to notice and change patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. The plan can change as progress is made.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote meetings helpful for keeping therapy consistent alongside work and family obligations.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does he address?
He works with relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and related topics such as intimacy, anger, career and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and client-centered ideas. Sessions focus on practical tools and building on strengths.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical and counseling experience and over 25 years teaching social work and human services.
Where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri and does not take clients in other states.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.