- Client-centered focus
- Practical goal setting
- Thought and behavior work
About Michael
Dr. Michael Cundiff is an LPC with 45 years of experience who aims to make the first step feel easier. He offers a straightforward, relationship-based approach and invites people to share what matters to them. Sessions are often about setting clear goals and finding practical ways forward together.
He favors a client-centered style that keeps the person's priorities front and center. That means the therapist and client set goals together and pick strategies that fit the person's life. He uses short, focused sessions when those work best, and can adjust timing to meet different needs.
Dr. Cundiff works with concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. He also lists adoption and foster care among his focus areas and addresses related topics such as attachment and abandonment when they arise. He pays attention to life transitions and caregiver strain as well.
His practical toolbox draws on cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative and psychodynamic perspectives. That lets him help with thoughts and behaviors, build present-moment awareness, and look at the stories people tell about their lives.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow procedures described on his profile, including session length options. People are encouraged to ask questions at any time and to move at a pace that feels comfortable. He aims to respond to messages promptly and to collaborate on a plan that fits the client's goals.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, building trust, and letting the person's priorities guide each session. In online work this looks like regular check-ins about goals and adjustments so sessions remain useful.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises and small experiments. Online sessions can include reviewing homework, tracking patterns, and planning concrete steps between meetings.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and support clearer thinking. Practicing brief exercises during or between sessions can help with stress, sleep, and emotional regulation.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that match those priorities. Adjustments are made as the work unfolds so the plan stays relevant.
Session formats are not fully listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. These practical benefits often help people maintain consistency while working toward their goals.
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Experience
45+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He lists many concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy and self-esteem. Adoption and foster care issues are also included among his focus areas.
What is his approach in sessions?
He uses a client-centered approach that prioritizes the person's goals and collaboration. He also draws on CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, narrative, and psychodynamic ideas as needed.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 45 years of experience to his work and applies that background to help people map out goals and practical next steps.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds an LPC credential and is based in Missouri as noted on his profile.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.