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Prof. Michael McGaugh, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Prof. is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Prof.. View 19 reviews
Great news, Prof. is accepting new clients!
He is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Missouri

Recent reviews

Very good listener, thoughtful and honest. He has been helping me a lot

Reviewed April 2024

Mike has been a great help in my mental health journey. His advice and insight has allow me to work through my struggles and know that someone is working with me to be stronger.

Reviewed November 2022

More about Prof.

  • 22 years' experience
  • Male
  • LPC

I have about twenty years work experience in the field of mental health services, I have worked as an adult case manager in community support services. I have also been an intake specialist; but the one area I have found the most rewarding is working as a mental health counselor. I enjoy working with people in helping them to see issues and problems from different perspectives and helping them to make better choices that will help them with feeling better about themselves and to overcome their personal problems.

I hold advanced degrees in psychology and mental health counseling. From my education and work experience, I have found CBT and positive center approaches along with solution based therapy to be effective in helping clients to become more mindful along with helping them to build coping skills that they can utilize to help them to be more empowered in making healthy decisions in their lives.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Codependency Divorce and separation Emptiness Forgiveness Hospice and end-of-life counseling Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Men's issues Midlife crisis Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Post-traumatic stress Self-love Sexuality

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Prof. Michael McGaugh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346777539.

  • LPC · Missouri · 2012019367 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.

Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.

Reviews for Prof. Michael McGaugh

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

19 reviews

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Very good listener, thoughtful and honest. He has been helping me a lot

Reviewed April 2024

Mike has been a great help in my mental health journey. His advice and insight has allow me to work through my struggles and know that someone is working with me to be stronger.

Reviewed November 2022

Professor mcgaugh listens attently injects wisdom and guidance throughout the conversation and is supportive of me. He is kind and patient man and builds me up with his kind words. I have had a rough time recently and the proffessor has been there supporting me throughout. He is always available leaves messages when he can and I would really recommend him to anyone. His knowledge base is vast and I’ve had a lot of different kinds of conversations with him all therapeutic as he always supports and encourages me. As someone who has a hard time just being myself I find the professor has helped me grow in the short time I have been talking to him. Definitely recommend. Wonderful person great listener great psychologist .

Reviewed November 2023

Mike has helped ask some really great questions, and offered some great perspectives, all which have given me a lot to help find my own path, and helped give me a more grounded and fulfilling life.

Reviewed November 2023

He is on time, listens and gives me good direction towards being a better version of myself.

Reviewed May 2023

My mental health is healing well thanks to his compassionate ear and useful tools.

Reviewed March 2023

It has been 8 months since we started therapy with Prof. Mike, and I'm willing to continue. I would like to say that you have been a great help, listening and understanding, directing and influencing the way I think and perceive things, showing me different perspectives that I wouldn't maybe be able to explore on my own. Thanks for being always flexible, responsive, and available... no matter at what time my outbursts and breakdowns strike!

Reviewed March 2023

Prof. McGaugh was amazing and instrumental in process of healing during this time. He is very kind, patient, gentle and sincere. I would recommend him anytime and to anyone.

Reviewed March 2023

Mike McGaugh has been nothing but a professional and a scholar since I met him months ago He’s the first person in my 20 years of life that told me the things I needed to hear Mike McGaugh is the man you would want to comfort when you’re at your lowest My only regret is missing today’s session because I know I would’ve gained something from it

Reviewed December 2022

Thank you for being so communicative and listening to me. The support you give is great

Reviewed November 2022

Michael is a great person and a professional who has helped me make important steps to improve my life.

Reviewed September 2022

I've been seeing Prof. McGaugh for several weeks now and I can already tell that he's going to be a major help to me. He is incredibly easy to talk with and I always look towards our sessions.

Reviewed August 2022

This is the first time I’m doing therapy, I was concerned about how much comfortable I would feel exposing myself, I didn’t really know how therapy works, but Prof. McGaugh made it very easy and smooth, I’m comfortable to share anything that goes on my mind, and his inputs are very straight to the point. I’ve only had a few sessions so far, Prof. McGaugh introduced to a couple of practices and methods that I started to apply and benefit from, which all makes me feel confident in his experience and I would like to continue to attend more sessions with him for the coming period.

Reviewed August 2022

I have been in therapy with Professor McGaugh for several months now and the help he has given me has been invaluable. With his support and guidance I have been able to understand the different aspects of the particular problems I face and therefore the best ways to get through them. He is patient, compassionate and very easy to talk to. Many thanks for all.

Reviewed August 2022

Therapy has helped me a lot . It’s great to have someone to talk about problems we cannot always solve on our own. I’m really thankful for this service.

Reviewed February 2022

Great sessions and support throughout the therapy journey

Reviewed August 2021

Such a great human being

Reviewed June 2021

Great, really easy to talk to

Reviewed April 2021

So far Professor Mike McGaugh has been very understanding. I feel as if i am not being judged for who i am. He is also showing me the reality if my situations and experiences which makes me feel validated. I have been learning more about what to do with my emotions than i ever could on my own. Thank you Mike and BetterHelp for this opportunity.

Reviewed February 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Prof. Michael McGaugh offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Prof. Michael McGaugh works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Prof. Michael McGaugh speak?

Prof. Michael McGaugh speaks English.

How many years of experience does Prof. Michael McGaugh have?

Prof. Michael McGaugh has 22 years of experience.

Where is Prof. Michael McGaugh licensed to practice?

Prof. Michael McGaugh is licensed to practice in Missouri.

Does Prof. Michael McGaugh accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Prof. Michael McGaugh accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Prof. Michael McGaugh offer?

Prof. Michael McGaugh offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Prof. Michael McGaugh?

Prof. Michael McGaugh can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Prof. Michael McGaugh?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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