Dr. Michael Cundiff, LPC

Dr. Michael Cundiff is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Missouri with 45 years of experience. He focuses on building a working relationship with each person and helping them set practical goals. Sessions commonly run about 45 minutes but can be adjusted to fit a client's needs. He communicates regularly and responds to messages throughout the day.

Dr. Cundiff uses a client-centered foundation, which means he prioritizes the person's experience and works alongside them to find solutions. He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are woven into sessions when they fit the client's goals.

People consult him about stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and grief. He also helps with relationship and intimacy concerns, family and parenting topics, sleep and eating issues, and self-esteem. There are additional focuses such as attachment, caregiving stress, codependency, and forgiveness.

Therapy can address work and career stress, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related challenges. He offers practical strategies and conversational problem solving rather than technical jargon. The aim is to make changes that fit everyday life.

Sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Dr. Cundiff encourages clients to go at their own pace and to bring questions at any time during the work together.

How therapeutic approaches fit into online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on the relationship and on listening to the person's experience. The therapist and client set goals together and decide on steps that feel doable. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going; it is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and many everyday struggles. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase moment-to-moment awareness, which can help with stress, anger, and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try different techniques, and adjust based on what works best. Clients are encouraged to share preferences and feedback so the plan can evolve over time.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues for deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be a shorter check-in or work better with low bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief updates, ongoing coaching, or check-ins between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work consistently.