Prof. Michael McGaugh, LPC

Prof. Michael McGaugh helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues related to aging and geriatric issues. He also supports those coping with trauma and abuse, addiction, ADHD, career changes, and feelings of isolation. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 22 years in mental health work and practical experience in community support roles.

He began his career as an adult case manager and worked as an intake specialist. Over time he moved into counseling work where he found the most reward. He focuses on helping people see problems from different angles so they can make clearer choices.

In sessions he uses straightforward methods to build coping skills. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered ideas to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding. He also uses emotionally focused and mindfulness approaches to strengthen awareness and connection to feelings.

His training includes advanced degrees in psychology and mental health counseling, and his practice emphasizes practical tools people can use between sessions. He aims to help clients get unstuck, feel more capable, and make decisions that fit their values.

People who are dealing with life transitions, grief, end-of-life questions, or the strain of caregiving may find his background relevant. He works in Missouri and conducts sessions in English, and he is open to working with international clients through the platform.

How his approaches fit into online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience. The therapist follows the client's lead and helps them explore feelings and choices, which can help with relationship strain, self-esteem, and life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It uses simple exercises and between-session practice to change unhelpful patterns, often helping with anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and work with strong emotions so they can feel more connected to themselves and others. This can be useful for intimacy, grief, and relationship distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods make sense based on goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as needs shift.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week, reducing travel time, and making it easier to attend from different locations. The original biography does not specify which online session types are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make regular check-ins and skill practice easier to maintain in everyday life.