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Online therapist

Gene Gosselin

Insightful family-focused counselor and coach

Credentials
LMHC, LPC
Experience
17 years
Licensed in
New York, New Jersey
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Gene

Gene Gosselin is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on family concerns and related life challenges. He helps people navigate family conflicts, cope with loss, and build stronger self-esteem. He also offers career counseling and executive coaching to improve motivation and confidence.

Gene holds licensure in New York and New Jersey and brings 17 years of clinical experience to his work. In sessions he aims to listen with respect and sensitivity.

Background and approach

He adapts each meeting to match the person’s specific needs instead of using a one-size-fits-all plan. The work is practical and down-to-earth, with clear goals and steps to try between meetings. Gene has supported clients through grief and feelings of guilt or shame.

He also addresses codependency patterns and money or financial stress that affect wellbeing. His approach often ties everyday problems to concrete strategies for change and better coping. Because he has both counseling and coaching experience, sessions can blend long-term exploration with action-focused plans.

That mix can help people clarify career choices, improve decision-making, and build confidence in new roles. Sessions are offered in English and are provided by a clinician licensed as LMHC in New York and LPC in New Jersey. Prospective clients in New York can learn more about his background and decide if his style feels like the right match for their needs.

Therapeutic techniques and online care

Gene often combines evidence-based approaches that focus on clear skills and real-life changes. One common method emphasizes problem solving and building practical coping skills to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. This approach is useful for managing grief reactions, money stress, and challenges that affect family life.

Another approach centers on improving self-worth and changing unhelpful patterns like codependency or persistent guilt. That work involves identifying negative thoughts, practicing new responses, and rehearsing healthier boundaries to boost confidence and reduce shame.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Gene collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He adjusts techniques over time as clients learn what helps them most.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people have face-to-face conversations from home. Phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide lower-key options for shorter check-ins or when schedules are tight. These formats make it easier to balance therapy with work and family commitments while continuing consistent progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Gene work with?
He addresses family issues, grief and loss, self-esteem, career challenges, and coaching needs. He also focuses on codependency, guilt and shame, and financial strain.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions are tailored to each person and mix practical steps with supportive listening. The goal is to set clear next steps and adapt methods to what the client needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has 17 years of professional experience working with the listed concerns and coaching clients.
What credentials and location are on record?
He is licensed as an LMHC and LPC with licensure details NY LMHC 002822 and NJ LPC 37PC00125200, and he practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
17 years
Licensed
New York, New Jersey
Languages
English

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