- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness techniques
About Michael
Dr. Michael Cundiff is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri with 45 years of clinical experience. He works with concerns such as anxiety, stress, relationship strain, parenting questions, depression, addictions, trauma and grief. He also lists attention to issues like ADHD, intimacy-related problems, sleep and eating concerns, and career or life transitions.
He prefers 45-minute sessions for many clients but can adjust session length when needed. His stated approach is client-centered, meaning he emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and collaborates with people to set goals and plan steps forward. He checks messages regularly and encourages questions before or between sessions.
In practice he blends approaches to match what each person needs. That can include cognitive behavioral ideas to address unhelpful thinking, mindfulness techniques to manage stress, motivational interviewing for change, and narrative ways to reconsider life stories. Sessions focus on practical conversation and problem solving rather than jargon.
People seeking help with family concerns, communication problems, abandonment or attachment issues will find he lists those among his focus areas. He also notes work with first responder stress, caregiver strain, and compassion fatigue.
Sessions are offered in English only and he does not accept international clients. Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To start, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule their first appointment.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Cundiff uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral ideas in conversation-based sessions. Client-centered work focuses on the relationship and on collaborating to set goals and strategies. It helps when someone wants guidance in figuring out priorities and practical next steps.He also uses elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior. CBT can be useful for managing anxiety, sleep problems, or unhelpful habits by practicing specific skills and small experiments between sessions. Mindfulness techniques are sometimes added to help reduce stress through simple breathing and attention practices.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He aims to learn about a person's needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend what to try first. That choice can shift over time as progress and challenges become clearer.
The original biography lists video, email and chat as virtual formats, so confirm which of these options are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time, while the therapist and client focus on practical steps that relate to everyday life.
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Experience
45+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He lists a wide range of concerns including anxiety, stress, relationship and parenting issues, depression, addictions, trauma and grief.
What is his therapy style like?
He describes a client-centered, relationship-based approach where therapist and client set goals together and plan steps toward solutions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 45 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPC licensed in Missouri and works from that state.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography mentions video, email and chat as virtual formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.