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Online therapist

Jeffrey Gowing

Therapist focused on practical change

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
8 years
Licensed in
Michigan, Virginia
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Jeffrey

Jeffrey Gowing is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Michigan. He holds graduate degrees in Criminal Justice and Clinical Mental Health Counseling and brings eight years of counseling experience to his work. He emphasizes steady effort from both people in therapy and the therapist to make meaningful change.

Jeffrey asks clients to commit to regular sessions so progress can build over time. He uses clear, practical ways to look at problems.

Background and approach

Jeffrey helps people notice how their thoughts shape reactions and how those reactions affect feelings and the body. He often combines talking and simple exercises to change unhelpful thinking and reduce distress. Jeffrey has worked with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and intimacy-related issues.

He also addresses sexuality-related topics, LGBT issues, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, and relationship and family concerns. Aging and geriatric issues, kink and alternative sexual culture, and non-monogamous relationship dynamics are further areas he lists. His style is straightforward and focused on practical steps.

He encourages clients to try small changes between sessions and to notice the effects. Jeffrey is a member of professional groups that include the American Counseling Association and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health. Background and approach: He trained at Michigan State University and Argosy University, and brings that academic background into hands-on counseling.

In sessions he blends client-centered listening with techniques that challenge unhelpful thoughts, tailored to each person's goals. He accepts international clients and offers English-language care for those who prefer online formats.

How his approaches guide online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgment. The therapist creates space for each person to tell their story and helps them set goals that matter to them. This approach can help with feeling heard, exploring identity, and working through relationship and sexuality concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses clear exercises and homework to test and change thoughts that cause distress. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that affect daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jeffrey will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then tailor the mix of listening and skills-based work. That decision is made together and can shift as needs change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options let people fit care into busy schedules and use the format that feels most comfortable. Online work makes it possible to keep regular sessions and try short exercises between meetings to track progress.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jeffrey help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, career stress, and self-esteem among other areas. He also lists sexuality-related topics, LGBT issues, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, aging and geriatric issues, kink and alternative sexual culture, and polyamory or non-monogamous relationship topics.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His approach is practical and direct. He listens closely, then uses client-centered conversation plus techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts and change reactions.
What is his professional background?
He has eight years of counseling experience and graduate degrees in Criminal Justice and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He also holds memberships in professional organizations related to counseling and transgender health.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a licensed professional counselor with credentials listed as VA LPC 0701015804 and MI LPC 6401017563, and he is based in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
Michigan, Virginia
Languages
English

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