About Michael
Dr. Michael Gordon is a licensed professional counselor in Mississippi who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, depression, grief, and trauma. He also supports those dealing with intimacy issues, parenting challenges, anger, and self-esteem concerns.
He uses straightforward, goal-focused work to help people move forward. With 16 years of experience, he brings a practical, interactive style to sessions. He takes a nonjudgmental approach and accepts people as they are.
How Michael works
Sessions often involve setting clear goals and practicing skills that can be used between meetings. Dr. Gordon draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns of thinking that feed anxiety and low mood.
He uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation and clearer communication. Motivational Interviewing helps when people feel stuck or ambivalent about change. Mindfulness techniques are offered to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity.
Solution-Focused Therapy is used to identify small, achievable steps that lead to lasting change. These methods are mixed to match the person’s needs and pace. People can expect direct conversation, practical exercises, and collaborative planning.
Dr. Gordon aims to help clients build coping tools, improve communication, and regain a sense of control over daily life.
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What Michael works with
The areas below are the ones Michael selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Anger management
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 16 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Mississippi |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Practical approaches for online therapy and coping skills
CBT helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and social phobia by teaching concrete skills to test and reframe thoughts. DBT focuses on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It is useful when strong emotions, intense reactions, or relationship conflicts get in the way of daily life. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel uncertain about change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to help clarify goals and strengthen motivation for steps like reducing substance use or changing routines. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and pace. That plan can be adjusted over time as progress is made. Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can suit quick updates, brief skill practice, or times when typing feels easier than speaking. These options aim to increase flexibility and keep steady momentum toward goals while using the therapist’s CBT, DBT, and motivational tools in everyday situations.Start online instead of waiting
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