Therapist profile
Dr. Michael Cundiff, LPC
LPC in Missouri - relationships and parenting
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- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness techniques
About Michael
Dr. Michael Cundiff is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 45 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, depression, addictions, trauma and a wide range of other life stresses. Sessions are typically 45 minutes, though he is open to discussing different arrangements.
He uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes the working relationship. That means he and the person seeking help set goals and plan steps together. He values clear communication and practical problem solving rather than jargon or abstract explanations.
Dr. Cundiff also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify patterns of thinking that make stress and mood problems worse. He uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice stress reactions and to slow down intense emotions. Motivational interviewing is applied when someone is weighing change, including around addictions or habit shifts.
Narrative work appears when people want to sort out how life stories shape current behavior and relationships. These approaches are mixed in straightforward ways to match the concern at hand, such as parenting strain, grief, or changes after separation.
He communicates in English and asks people to confirm practical session details before booking. People are invited to ask questions about pacing, session length, or how he structures the work. Dr. Cundiff aims for clear, simple conversation about what to do next.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Cundiff combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness strategies in straightforward ways. Client-centered Therapy focuses on the relationship and on collaborating to set goals, which helps when a person is sorting out family or parenting stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and offers practical steps to change them. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and manage strong emotions.Choosing the best set of methods is part of the early work. He will talk with each person about problems, goals, and preferences, then try approaches that fit. That collaborative process can be adjusted as progress or needs change.
The original profile referenced virtual formats, but did not list specific session types here. Please confirm which online options are available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit conversations into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use techniques like behavioral experiments, thought records, and mindfulness exercises in virtual sessions so the focus stays on practical steps for everyday life.
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Experience
45+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
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What kinds of issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting, depression, addictions, trauma and related issues listed on his profile.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He practices a client-centered, relationship-based style and collaborates with people to set goals and plan steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has 45 years of experience as a counselor and has worked with a broad range of life and relationship issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Missouri.
Can he work with people in other countries or languages?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does he use?
The original profile mentions virtual formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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