Michael Perkins

Hi, I’m Michael! If you’ve been carrying stress for so long that it has started to feel normal, grieving a loss that others expect you to be “over,” or quietly struggling with anxiety or depression, you don’t have to keep navigating it alone. Sometimes life can leave you feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure of what needs to change, you just know you don’t want to keep feeling this way.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 33 years of experience, I’ve spent my career helping adults work through grief and loss, anxiety, depression, overwhelming stress, men’s issues, and family challenges. I earned my Master of Social Work from the University of Missouri and bring decades of experience helping people through difficult seasons of life. I understand that asking for help isn’t always easy, especially if you’re used to handling things on your own. My goal is to provide a space where you can be honest, feel understood, and begin moving forward at a pace that feels right for you.

My style is open-minded, empowering, and solution-focused. I use CBT, CPT, and strength-based therapy to help you understand patterns that may be keeping you stuck and develop practical ways to move forward. Therapy with me is collaborative and tailored to you—you can expect honest conversation, thoughtful questions, and support that builds on the strengths you already have.

Our first session is a conversation, not an interview. We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, what feels most difficult right now, and what you hope to change. There’s no pressure to share everything at once or have the right words. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, supported, and clear about the direction we can take together.