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Michael Perkins (LCSW)
- Missouri, United States
- 1487275970
- Licensed in Missouri
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- Virtual sessions
Review Summary for Michael Perkins
What stands out to many clients is how comfortable sessions feel with Michael Perkins from the start. Several say sessions help them work through stress and uncertainty with more clarity.
Many describe a steady increase in clarity after a few sessions with Michael Perkins. Clients say the approach helps them build coping skills in a realistic way.
Clients sometimes say the style is better suited for reflection than rigid plans, and they liked that. Most still describe sessions as helpful and say the conversations feel respectful and constructive.
Services offered
- Video
- Phone
- Messaging
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About me
I am licensed in Missouri with over 20 years of clinical and counseling experience. Please note that I cannot take clients who reside in another state.
I also have over 25 years teaching teaching social work and human services. I have experience in helping people cope with life changes as well as with relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues as well as anxiety, depression, and stress.
My clinical approach is the use of Cognitive Behavior Therapy with positive psychology approaches as well as mindfulness, and aspects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Depending on your needs. You can read a description of Cognitive Behavior Therapy from the America Psychological Society from their web site here:
https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/patients-and-families/cognitive-behavioral
Neuroscientist Rick Hanson discovered that our brain has a natural negativity bias to internalize negative experiences more deeply than positive ones. According to Dr. Hanson, the brain is like velcro for negative experiences and teflon for positive ones. However we can learn skills to help us work with that bias in a more positive way.
I find it useful to explore not only what you want to accomplish in therapy, but also what is going right since they are the foundation you will be building on.
I often provide clients with the opportunity to do “homework,” which can include both activities, and reading.
You are the expert of your story, and we all have strengths that can assist us in dealing with challenges. Our individual strengths that are the foundation we all build on.
Michael Perkins, MSW, LCSW
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License information
License:
License number:
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LCSW
004057
2026-09-30
- MO LCSW 004057
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Professional experience
Focus and Specialization Areas
Additional focus areas
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Welcoming international clients?
No
Languages
- English
Michael Perkins's location
- Missouri, United States
Michael Perkins's years in practice
- 20 years in practice
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Have questions?
How many years of experience does Michael Perkins have?
Michael Perkins brings 20 years of extensive experience in therapy.
Does Michael Perkins welcome international clients?
No, Michael Perkins does not currently accept international clients seeking support.
Is Michael Perkins accepting new clients?
No, Michael Perkins is not currently accepting new clients.
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SERVICES OFFERED
- Video
- Phone
- Messaging
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