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Dr. Michael Gordon

Active, practical therapy for real-life struggles

LPC Mississippi

Experience
16 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Michael

Dr. Michael Gordon is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Mississippi who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues.

Background and approach

He also attends to concerns such as self-esteem, anger, parenting challenges, LGBT issues, family dynamics, and communication or control problems. His style is active and interactive, grounded in a nonjudgmental stance that emphasizes acceptance and collaborative change.

Over 16 years of clinical experience, he has worked with a broad range of conditions and brings a practical, goal-oriented approach to sessions. He draws on therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to tailor work to each person's needs.

Clients can expect a therapist who values discovering new perspectives and supporting measurable steps toward improvement. Dr.

Gordon holds an LPC credential and combines structured skills training with conversational, motivational methods to address both immediate difficulties and longer-term patterns.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Dr. Gordon commonly integrates cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior strategies into online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy involves identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and developing concrete behavioral experiments to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Dialectical behavior therapy emphasizes skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to help manage intense feelings and improve relationships.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative; the therapist will work with clients to explore which methods fit their goals and preferences and may blend techniques across modalities as needs evolve. This process aims to match practical tools to the issues a person brings and to adjust the plan based on what is most helpful.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options allow people to attend from different locations and to select formats that fit their schedules and communication styles, supporting consistent engagement with therapy over time.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Dr. Gordon work with?
He addresses a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy difficulties, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, anger, and self-esteem challenges.
What is his therapeutic approach and style?
He uses an active, interactive, and nonjudgmental style, combining cognitive behavioral techniques with DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods to create practical, goal-oriented sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 16 years of experience working with people across a range of mental health and substance use concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is a licensed professional counselor with the credential MS LPC 2272 and practices in Mississippi.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?
He provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different scheduling needs.
How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Mississippi

Languages

English