- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Client-centered focus
About Michael
Michael Perkins is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in Missouri with 20 years of clinical and counseling experience. He works with adults on relationship and family concerns, parenting, stress and anxiety, and related issues such as self-esteem and coping with life changes. He also lists family of origin issues among his focuses.
He uses approaches drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered work, and mindfulness. Sessions include talking through current problems and identifying patterns that come from early family roles. He often offers short practical exercises and sometimes assigns reading or activities between sessions.
Perkins emphasizes noticing what is already working as a foundation for change. He encourages clients to identify strengths and build on them while learning skills to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. Mindfulness practices are used to help manage stress and anxiety in everyday moments.
He brings many years of teaching experience in social work and human services to his clinical work. That background informs clear explanations of methods and straightforward suggestions clients can try at home. Homework may include simple exercises aimed at behavior change or awareness.
Clients can expect a collaborative approach that centers their goals and preferences. The focus is practical: clearer communication, better coping with life transitions, and examining how early family patterns affect current relationships and feelings. He works with adults who want to address these concerns in brief, skill-based ways.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says. It helps when someone wants to make sense of their feelings and set personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change patterns that cause stress or relationship trouble. Mindfulness Therapy uses attention exercises to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of everyday moments.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together they will choose which methods to try. That collaborative process helps match interventions to the client’s needs and keeps the work practical and focused.
Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how appointments are arranged. Online work can make fitting sessions into a busy week easier and can reduce travel time. Some formats may allow shorter check-ins or audio-only conversations that need less bandwidth. Talk with the therapist at intake about how to structure sessions so they fit daily routines and goals.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he address related to family patterns?
He works with adults on family of origin issues, relationship and parenting concerns, and how early roles shape current behavior.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses client-centered work combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness exercises to address thoughts, feelings, and actions.
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.
What are his credentials and practice location?
He is an LCSW licensed in Missouri and practices under that credential in that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients.
Which session formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered for appointments.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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