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Michael Riley

Therapist
9 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Michael Riley is a solo practitioner who provides professional counseling services in and around Aurora, MO. He has worked in a variety of mental health and social services occupations including a homeless shelter, a behavioral health hospital, youth and adult residential, and community counseling. Michael has experience with both adults and adolescents who have been dealt difficult situations leading to radical behaviors or thinking patterns.

My approach to therapy

Michael uses a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy to help people identify and resolve their problems. Michael has experience with, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, counseling families, grief, anger management, and behavioral problems.

What you can expect from me

My goal is to identify the problems or stressor, identify how your trying to solve it, and help you gain insight by introducing new concepts or use your strengths in way that can help.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Man
  • My style is
    Participatory, Humorous, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Missouri)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Stress management, Anger management, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Trauma Focused CBT, Structural Family, Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Behavior Modification, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Relational, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults, Children
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    1505 South Elliott Avenue C
    Aurora, MO 65605