Michael Woosley, LCSW

Missouri · 29 years in practice

Michael Woosley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 29 years of practice.

License and registration

LCSW, Missouri: 002982 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1710133590 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 29
Languages: English

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About Michael

Michael Woosley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 29 years of practice. He works from a human-centered perspective and helps people facing depression, anxiety, grief, and addiction. He offers straightforward, down-to-earth support so clients can talk through difficult problems without jargon.

Before moving into independent practice Michael worked in psychiatric centers, youth treatment settings, and community agencies in Missouri. That background means he is familiar with a range of care settings and challenges people bring to therapy.

Background and approach

He draws on long experience rather than quick fixes. Michael uses approaches that focus on values, thought patterns, and present experience. He often blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with cognitive-behavioral techniques and client-centered listening.

This mix aims to help people notice what matters, change unhelpful behavior, and build small, manageable habits. Sessions are practical and conversational. Michael helps people name stressors, examine patterns of thought and behavior, and try different ways of responding.

He also offers help for relationship problems, parenting strain, sleep and eating concerns, and career stress. People who come to him usually want calm guidance and realistic steps. He works with addiction-related issues, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, ADHD, and problems tied to shame, guilt, or impulsivity.

Michael focuses on what a person can do next, not on labels. He conducts sessions in English and accepts international clients. Typical formats include video calls, phone, live chat, and text messaging to fit varied schedules and needs.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Drug and alcohol addiction
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Jealousy
Men's issues
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Social anxiety and phobia

Approaches Michael names

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Online support

How Michael’s approaches work in online therapy

Michael uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and take small, meaningful actions toward those values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and problems where avoidance gets in the way of living well.

He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought patterns that fuel stress or low mood and to try new behaviors that change those patterns. CBT is practical and problem-focused, often helping with panic, compulsions, and mood shifts.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Michael will work with each person to decide which methods fit best for their goals and preferences, and he adapts techniques as needs change. That collaboration helps keep therapy relevant and doable.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and deeper work, phone works when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed, and chat or messaging suits quick reflections or flexible pacing. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy days and to keep momentum between meetings.

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Questions people ask

What concerns can Michael help with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and self-esteem. He also addresses relationship strain, sleep and eating problems, parenting stress, and career-related issues.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Therapy is conversational and down-to-earth. He blends acceptance, cognitive tools, and client-centered listening to help clients notice values and change patterns.

How much experience does he have?

He brings 29 years of experience working in psychiatric centers, youth treatment settings, community agencies, and independent practice in Missouri.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - practicing from Missouri.

Which languages and regions are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and the subscription model for sessions is used; that subscription can be canceled at any time.

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