Licensed clinical social worker recordMissouri
Michael Perkins, LCSW
Missouri
Licensed clinical social worker - relationships and parenting
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Missouri
- LCSW, licence 004057
- NPI
- 1487275970
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
These details come from information Michael supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
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- CBT methods
- Mindfulness work
- Strengths focused
About Michael
Michael Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri with more than 20 years of clinical and counseling experience. He focuses on relationship and family concerns, parenting, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, and issues such as career, anger, and self-esteem. He also addresses specific topics like ADHD, bipolar concerns, compassion fatigue, and men's issues.
He combines practical, evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered conversations. He uses mindfulness practices and draws on positive psychology ideas to help people notice what is going right as well as what they want to change. Sessions may include suggested activities or short reading between meetings.
Perkins emphasizes the person's own knowledge about their life. He invites clients to define goals, while also identifying strengths that can be used to reach those goals. He sometimes gives homework to practice skills outside sessions and to reinforce progress.
He has over 25 years of experience teaching social work and human services in addition to his clinical work. That background informs a practical, example-based way of explaining strategies and coping tools. He does not take clients who reside outside Missouri.
People working with him can expect direct conversations about specific problems and concrete steps to try between sessions. The focus is on building everyday skills for handling stress, improving communication, and managing mood or attention challenges. He holds the MSW and the LCSW credential as listed.
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How his approaches translate to online work
Michael Perkins uses client-centered conversations, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness practices that translate well to remote sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can clarify goals and values. It helps people talk through relationship or parenting concerns and decide what matters most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT gives concrete tools to change unhelpful patterns and is often used for anxiety, stress, and mood challenges. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and ground daily routines.
Determining the right mix of methods is part of the work. He will help clients pick approaches based on needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust methods over time in collaboration with the person in therapy.
If you are considering remote sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find online work easier to fit into a busy week, to maintain continuity during life changes, and to try short focused check-ins between other commitments. Ask about what format is offered so you can choose the setup that fits your schedule and practical needs.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he address?
He works with relationship and family concerns, parenting, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, career issues, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and related topics.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses client-centered conversations combined with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices to teach skills and strategies for everyday life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has over 20 years of clinical and counseling experience and more than 25 years teaching social work and human services.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri and does not take clients who live in other states.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers