Michael Woosley , LCSW

Michael Woosley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri with 29 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate difficult life challenges. As an LCSW he holds a professional social work license that authorizes clinical practice and therapeutic care. Michael's background spans private practice, psychiatric centers, youth treatment programs and community agencies, giving him a broad perspective on mental health and recovery.

He works from a humanistic, down-to-earth stance and draws on a range of evidence-informed methods to meet each person where they are. His clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy, applied in ways that respect each client's values and goals. Michael has extensive experience addressing depression, anxiety, grief, stress, addictions and trauma, and he also supports people facing relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, anger and impulse difficulties, mood disorders including bipolar, and issues related to intimacy, eating, sleep and career changes.

Michael is known for combining practical strategies with compassionate support to help clients build coping skills and move toward meaningful change. He accepts new clients, including international clients, and offers flexible options for working together through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.

Approaches Michael Uses in Online Therapy

Michael often integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into online work. ACT emphasizes accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with personal values - it can be helpful for chronic anxiety, depression and life transitions. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on providing an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the pace and content of healing - this is useful for building self-esteem, processing grief and restoring trust in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another frequent tool; CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors and can support progress with mood concerns, panic, compulsive behaviors and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michael collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and he adjusts techniques as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor treatment to each person's circumstances.

Online therapy with Michael is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, travel constraints and varied comfort levels. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care and access support from a licensed professional even when in-person visits are not practical.