Rabbi Michael Perkins, LCSW
About me
Over two decades psychotherapy experience. Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Primarily Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. Both strongly evidenced based. Addressing anxiety, depression, complex life transitions, and relationship challenges.
I have experience with adults of all ages, teens, and Veterans (former Army Medic and Navy Corpsman) professionals, and individuals with transitions.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
License information
MO LCSW 004057
Reviews
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Really nice, takes what he does seriously, good listener. I would schedule another session with him if I need to in the future.
Written on Feb 05, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and coaching
Michael is great at what he does. Extremely learned and patient, highly recommend his services.
Written on Dec 15, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and anger management
Mike is phenomenal! It has only been a couple sessions but he has helped me in more was then I expected. He understands, he listens, and he pushes me to be better. He is exactly what I wanted out of Betterhelp!
Written on Dec 18, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd