Michael Rehg , LPC

Michael Rehg is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with nine years of experience in direct mental health and behavioral counseling. He has worked with people from childhood through adulthood, treating a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, community violence, relationship and family struggles, and many other presenting issues. He brings sensitivity to multicultural and cross-cultural influences and respects how cultural context shapes each person’s experience.

His background spans community mental health settings and school-based work, providing individual, group, and family therapy in diverse environments. Michael views belief systems as influential on thoughts, feelings, and behavior, and he aims to explore those patterns collaboratively with clients. His clinical practice is guided primarily by cognitive behavioral methods and client-centered principles, emphasizing compassion, respect, and open-mindedness.

Goal-setting is approached as a team effort: he works at each person’s comfort level to establish practical objectives and steps toward change. Whether someone is pursuing self-discovery or seeking relief from symptoms that interfere with daily life, Michael focuses on supportive, strengths-based work to help clients move toward more fulfilling functioning and increased well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Michael draws from cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy as central tools in his work. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and develop practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship and supports clients in exploring their values and goals at their own pace, which can be helpful for relationship challenges, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Michael works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and he tailors interventions so they fit each person’s situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. This collaborative stance helps determine whether elements of CBT, client-centered work, or other techniques will be most useful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule or manage care from different locations. These options allow licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care, offer timely support, and adapt session formats to what works best for each client.