Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
How Michael works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Missouri
- Years in practice
- 40
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Michael
Michael Ruberton is an LCSW with forty years of clinical social work experience. He offers steady, straightforward support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. He works in a way that lets the client set the pace and priorities.
He has worked in offices, homes, and institutional settings. That background means he is familiar with short-term and longer-term counseling, and with individual and group formats.
Background and approach
His work has included trauma and abuse, mood disorders, addictions, family problems, and aging-related concerns. Michael blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral ideas and motivational interviewing. In sessions he focuses on helping people identify practical steps and small changes that fit their life.
He emphasizes clear goals and supports people in choosing what matters most to them. He often helps people who are struggling with anger and with problems that affect relationships. He pays attention to how past family experiences can shape current choices and patterns.
He also addresses issues like self-esteem, grief, ADHD, and coping with major life changes. People who work with him can expect a direct, respectful approach that prioritizes building a working relationship. He aims to create space for honest conversation and gradual progress.
His Missouri practice reflects four decades of work across multiple settings.
What Michael works with
Everything Michael lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Michael's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Codependency
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
Approaches Michael lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Michael’s Approaches Work Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. It helps people feel understood and decide their own goals, which can be useful for anger, relationship stress, and self-esteem work.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thoughts and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood-related problems and translates well to online sessions through structured exercises and homework.
Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. It’s a conversational method that supports readiness and commitment, which can assist with addictions, anger, and other behavior changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that fit the client’s goals, preferences, and life situation. That means adjusting techniques and pacing over time rather than committing to a single method up front.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions require less bandwidth, and live chat or text messaging can work for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to continue work between in-depth sessions.
Questions people ask about Michael
What concerns does this therapist address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, self-esteem, intimacy issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a client-centered style that lets the person lead the work. He combines that with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to set goals and plan small, concrete steps.
How much experience does he have?
He brings forty years of experience in family, individual, and group counseling across office, home, and institutional settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Missouri and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.