About Michael
Michael Gusack is a licensed counselor who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and addiction. He works with those struggling with sleep problems, anger, bipolar symptoms, and life changes. Michael uses plain language and practical tools so people can try small changes right away.
He brings 41 years of experience as an LPC and LMHC. Michael uses approaches that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, EMDR, and hypnotherapy.
How Michael works
He blends these methods into straightforward sessions focused on daily life, not jargon. Sessions usually focus on clear goals and skills people can use between meetings. Michael has a relaxed, conversational style.
He aims to help clients build confidence around limits caused by illness, aging, or ongoing pain. He also supports people facing cancer, chronic illness, or caregiving stress so they can find workable routines and meaning. His work addresses relationship struggles and codependency by helping people set boundaries and clarify values.
For trauma and post-traumatic stress he uses EMDR and trauma-aware techniques alongside cognitive strategies to reduce distress and improve coping. Over his career Michael has written about these topics and developed practical programs that emphasize problem-solving and daily habits. He guides each person toward realistic steps that fit their life and energy level.
Michael lists 9 ways of working on the entry:
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.
Also listed
- Addictions
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Cancer
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Forgiveness
- Hearing impaired
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
Training and background
| Registers | LPC, LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 41 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Colorado |
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Online support options
Approaches you can use online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and building a meaningful routine. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches straightforward skills to change upsetting thinking and behavior patterns and is commonly used for depression, panic, and sleep problems. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, focuses on reducing distress from traumatic memories through a structured process that can be adapted for remote sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. Decisions about which techniques to use are collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video lets people work face to face when that helps. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is preferred. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief updates, coaching-style support, or those who prefer written communication.
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