- CBT informed
- Client-centered
- Goal focused
About Michael
Michael Rehg is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with nine years of experience. He works with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and related concerns including ADHD and self-esteem.
He uses clear, practical conversation to help people identify what matters to them and to set achievable goals. Sessions focus on understanding how thoughts, beliefs, and past experiences shape current feelings and choices. Michael draws on both cognitive-behavioral ideas and client-centered listening to keep work grounded and concrete.
His background includes work in community mental health settings and embedded school therapy, where he provided individual, group, and family support. That variety shaped a flexible approach to different situations and ages, while keeping attention on real-world problems like school, work, and family roles.
In the room he pays attention to cultural and contextual factors that influence how people respond to stress and loss. He tends to use short-term, solution-focused steps alongside longer conversations about personal history when those help reach goals. Practical skills, reflective discussion, and steady goal-setting are common parts of his work.
People who come for help often leave with clearer action steps and tools to manage anxiety, handle anger, or rebuild after loss. Michael emphasizes collaboration - setting the pace and priorities together so the work fits into day-to-day life.
How Michael’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. Online sessions using this approach keep the conversation focused on the client's concerns and preferences, helping people feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it often works well for anxiety, stress, and low mood. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to process distressing memories and can help when trauma-related symptoms are present. These methods provide different tools for managing symptoms and addressing difficult past events.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and comfort with different methods, and then recommend steps to try. That collaborative decision helps keep sessions focused and relevant to daily life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a day - for example shorter check-ins during a lunch break or video conversations that avoid travel. It also allows steady, regular meetings while using the CBT skills, client-centered conversation, or EMDR processing to build toward the client’s goals.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, relationship and family issues, ADHD, self-esteem, and related concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
He blends client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral techniques and solution-focused steps to set and reach practical goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of experience providing mental health and behavioral counseling in varied settings.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.