About me

I am licensed in Missouri with 22 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!


Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Family conflicts
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Grief
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
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 , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 22

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

MO LPC 2012019367


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Prof. Michael McGaugh. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Nov 24, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks

Very kind and patient manner, accepted my daughter's reluctance to try immersion therapy. I am sorry that she didn't want to pursue therapy at this point.

Written on Nov 15, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

We had a great experience with teen counseling and Prof. McGaugh! He was kind, compassionate, and straight to the point! I was very pleased when he got my quiet husband to open up! He shares his thoughts and feelings much more now! Thank you!

Written on Aug 04, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 3 months on issues concerning relationship

Prof McGaugh did a good job helping guide us in learning to function more effectively after infidelity.

Written on Jul 30, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 3 months on issues concerning relationship

Prof. McGaugh is a wonderful therapist. It was a pleasure working on things with his guidance . I can highly recommend him and his expertise!

Written on Jul 09, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 6 months on issues concerning relationship

Prof McGaugh has really helped both of us in our relationship quickly breaking down our issues and giving us more perspective of things we can do to improve them

Written on Apr 25, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and adhd

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

Written on Feb 21, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

He's been a great listening ear and communicates without judgement. He offers thought provoking questions and has really helped my wife and I.

Written on Dec 18, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 3 months on issues concerning relationship

Mike is excellent

Written on Dec 02, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Mike is an amazing therapist. He is someone who listens closely and openly to both people and then really gets to the core of the issue in a non-judgmental way that leaves you feeling heard and seen and understood. He also offers valuable insight and provides actionable suggestions on how to break destructive patterns of behavior. We can’t imagine a better therapist to help us navigate our relationship.

Written on Nov 09, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

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 .

Written on Oct 13, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd

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.

Written on May 17, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues

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

Written on Mar 24, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

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

Written on Mar 12, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd

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!

Written on Mar 03, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties

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.

Written on Dec 04, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 4 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

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

Written on Nov 22, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 4 months

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.

Written on Nov 22, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

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

Written on Sep 02, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

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

Written on Aug 31, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and adhd

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.

Written on Aug 25, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues

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.

Written on Aug 08, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

I have only had two sessions but so far I really enjoy speaking with Prof. McGaugh. He seems knowledgeable and competent.

Written on Jul 16, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 7 months on issues concerning relationship

Thx

Written on May 15, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

He’s very caring and looks at both sides for couples… has good suggestion of what to work on for individuals involved.
Easy to contact n prompt with replies.

Written on May 15, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Prof. McGaugh is a wonderful therapist who has the ability to respect both partners in the relationship. A man with few words, but words that say so much. You will always feel heard by him.

Written on May 05, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Great Doctor.

Written on Feb 15, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

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.

Written on Jan 19, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 8 months on issues concerning relationship

Michael is a wonderful therapist and has been extremely helpful to my family during a long and difficult series of life events

Written on Jan 03, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Prof. Mike is very helpful.

Written on Aug 24, 2021 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes

Great sessions and support throughout the therapy journey

Written on Jul 30, 2021 after therapy with Michael for 4 months on issues concerning relationship

Mike is sensitive and yet direct. He takes both of our perspectives into account. He thinks before speaking and considers our input, and is open to changing his mind, even as he gives his professional opinions in a jargon-free fashion.

Written on Apr 10, 2021 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions

Great, really easy to talk to

Written on Feb 22, 2021 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue

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 teen counseling for this opportunity.

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