Michael Rehg

Michael Rehg is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri. He uses straightforward, goal-focused work to help people who are dealing with anger, anxiety, depression, grief, and stress. He talks plainly and meets people where they are. He has nine years of counseling experience across community mental health, schools, and embedded therapy roles. He has provided individual, group, and family work and has supported people facing trauma, community violence, relationship strain, parenting stress, and related concerns. His approach leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, combined with Client-Centered techniques that focus on each person's priorities. That means sessions often look at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and then practice different ways to respond to hard situations. He also uses Narrative Therapy and Solution-Focused strategies to help people make sense of their stories and set practical goals. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is listed among his methods for trauma-related work. Michael emphasizes respect for cultural and cross-cultural differences and aims to be openminded in the therapy room. He describes therapy as team-based, working at the client’s pace to build skills, reduce distressing symptoms, and support clearer decisions. If someone is ready to begin, he asks them to choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to his availability. He works in English and does not accept international clients.

Approaches that translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead to build trust and clarity. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to talk through feelings and make decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress-focused work.

EMDR is a structured method sometimes used for trauma-related symptoms to process upsetting memories. It is applied when trauma has a clear impact on daily functioning and when a paced, focused approach is appropriate.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust plans based on how well they help. Clients are encouraged to speak up about what feels useful so the work can be tailored to their needs.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins from different locations. Because the original profile does not specify exact session formats, confirm current options before booking. Talk with the therapist about scheduling and how sessions will be structured to match school, work, or caregiving responsibilities.