Michael Ziegler, LPC, LCPC
EMDR and DBT-informed licensed therapist
- Trauma resolution focus
- Practical coping skills
- Experience with diverse clients
About Michael Ziegler
Michael Ziegler is a licensed counselor based in Missouri with 12 years of clinical experience helping people navigate difficult moods, behaviors, relationships, and traumatic memories. He holds LPC and LCPC credentials - professional licenses to practice counseling - and has completed post-graduate training in trauma-focused and cognitive-behavioral approaches to therapy. Michael blends practical, goal-oriented methods with trauma work to help clients clarify what they want and develop ways of thinking and acting that move them toward those goals.
His background includes child-centered family therapy and work with law enforcement, first responders, people adjusting to life after incarceration, and individuals and couples processing persistent traumatic memories. Michael’s practice draws on Reality Therapy to identify what clients truly want and whether their current choices are helping them reach those aims. He commonly uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to address unresolved trauma and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach skills for emotional balance and effective action, while integrating cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness as needed.
Michael adapts these approaches to each person’s unique circumstances, combining symptom-focused strategies with deeper processing to support lasting change. He is not currently accepting clients.
His background includes child-centered family therapy and work with law enforcement, first responders, people adjusting to life after incarceration, and individuals and couples processing persistent traumatic memories. Michael’s practice draws on Reality Therapy to identify what clients truly want and whether their current choices are helping them reach those aims. He commonly uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to address unresolved trauma and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach skills for emotional balance and effective action, while integrating cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness as needed.
Michael adapts these approaches to each person’s unique circumstances, combining symptom-focused strategies with deeper processing to support lasting change. He is not currently accepting clients.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Michael Ziegler have?
Michael Ziegler has 12 years of experience.
Is Michael Ziegler a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds LPC and LCPC credentials. License details are MO LPC 2016025948 and ME LCPC CC6849.
In which languages does Michael Ziegler provide therapy?
English.
Where is Michael Ziegler located?
Missouri.
How can I work with Michael Ziegler as my therapist?
You can work with Michael Ziegler through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Michael Ziegler work with international clients?
Michael Ziegler does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Michael Ziegler cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Michael commonly uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help people process and reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic memories, allowing distressing experiences to be reprocessed in ways that lessen their ongoing impact. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for managing intense moods and improving relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day challenges.Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic work itself. Michael collaborates with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and needs, then tailors methods and pacing so the chosen strategies fit the client’s life and aims. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy is both effective and personally meaningful.
Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules, make it easier to access therapy from home or work, and allow continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt EMDR, DBT, and CBT techniques to these formats to provide consistent support and skill-building across different communication channels.