Michael Ziegler, LPC, LCPC

Michael Ziegler approaches therapy with a clear conviction that asking for help is a responsible and courageous step when life feels confusing or overwhelming. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has completed post-graduate training in a range of clinical methods, including trauma-focused therapies and cognitive-behavioral approaches, so he can tailor work to each person’s needs and preferences. Michael helps people make sense of difficult moods, behaviors, and relationship patterns that have been holding them back, and he collaborates with clients to identify practical changes that support a more fulfilling life.

His experience spans child-focused family therapy, supporting law enforcement and first responders, working with people adjusting to life after prison, and helping individuals and families process painful memories of traumatic experiences. Michael’s foundational orientation draws from Reality Therapy, a practical framework that clarifies what a person wants and examines whether current choices are helping or hindering those goals. He combines that perspective with trauma-focused techniques and regularly uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to address persistent traumatic memories, along with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to build balanced thinking and actionable skills.

Michael adapts these approaches to fit each client’s situation and values, and he finds collaboration and steady progress to be central to the work. He welcomes the opportunity to support people who are ready to explore change and begin creating the life they want.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Michael uses several evidence-informed approaches adapted to online formats. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help clients manage intense feelings and relationship challenges. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories so they have less emotional charge and interfere less with daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michael works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so treatment fits the client rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how and when people engage in care. Sessions by video call or phone allow for face-to-face interaction when needed, while live chat and text-based messaging provide ongoing support and convenience between scheduled appointments. These options make it easier for clients to access licensed professionals and continue consistent work on symptoms, relationships, and recovery without adding travel or scheduling barriers.