Michael Woosley , LCSW

Michael Woosley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Missouri with 29 years of clinical experience. As an LCSW, he is a licensed social work professional trained to provide clinical therapy and support for a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and relational concerns.

He has worked across diverse settings including private practice, psychiatric centers, youth treatment programs, and community agencies. That breadth of experience informs a flexible, humanistic approach that blends evidence-based techniques with practical, down-to-earth guidance.

Michael draws from a variety of therapeutic methods to tailor care to each person’s needs. His clinical toolkit includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Mindfulness-based approaches, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. He combines these approaches to address symptoms and build skills that support lasting change.

He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and relationship or family difficulties, and provides support for issues such as self-esteem, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Additional areas of focus include abandonment and attachment issues, drug and alcohol addiction, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, infidelity and jealousy, men's issues, veteran and armed forces concerns, mood disorders, narcissism, obsessive-compulsive patterns, panic disorder, and paranoia.

Known for combining thoughtful reading and training with a straightforward, compassionate manner, he offers practical strategies alongside empathic support. Michael is accepting new clients, including international clients, and is available for sessions by multiple communication methods.

Could Virtual Sessions Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist online can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.

One major benefit is flexibility. Individuals can connect with a therapist in whatever format feels most comfortable - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule or to maintain continuity during life transitions.

Licensed professionals offer the same therapeutic approaches and professional training remotely as they do in person, and clients may switch therapists if they are seeking a different fit. For many people, online therapy provides a practical, effective way to access skilled therapists from a distance.