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Ed.S, LPC Prof. Michael McGaugh

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

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

More about me

Licensing: Ed.S, LPC Years in Practice: 22 State: Kansas

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.

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

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Issues
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
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English

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Professional, confidential, and judgment-free

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Reviews for Prof. Michael McGaugh

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

Apr 25, 2024

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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.

Nov 22, 2022

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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 .

Nov 09, 2023

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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.

Oct 13, 2023

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

May 17, 2023

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

Mar 24, 2023

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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!

Mar 12, 2023

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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.

Mar 03, 2023

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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

Dec 04, 2022

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

Nov 22, 2022

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

Sep 02, 2022

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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.

Aug 31, 2022

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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.

Aug 29, 2022

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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.

Aug 25, 2022

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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.

V.I.·Feb 15, 2022

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Great sessions and support throughout the therapy journey

M.A.·Aug 24, 2021

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Such a great human being

V.I.·Jun 02, 2021

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Great, really easy to talk to

S.T.·Apr 10, 2021

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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.

A.N.·Feb 22, 2021

Benefits

Affordable, convenient, and accessible, Prof. Michael McGaugh offers counseling online

  • 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.