- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered methods
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Michele
Michele Gouin is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of professional experience. She practices in Michigan and has worked with people facing family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related concerns, career strain, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other life changes.
Michele uses a straightforward style in sessions. She listens and then helps people name their feelings and patterns. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at emotions and attachment-related patterns. She also uses client-centered ideas that keep the person’s perspective central, and cognitive behavioral techniques to address thoughts and behaviors that get in the way.
In practical terms Michele talks through what is happening now and what has happened in the past when that matters. She helps people notice how emotions shape choices and relationships, and then practices different ways of responding. Sessions focus on clear steps and real-life skills as well as understanding feelings.
Her work includes a range of additional concerns tied to family life, such as adoption and foster care issues, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, and end-of-life concerns. She also supports people coping with codependency, control issues, impulsivity, and co-morbid conditions.
Michele works in English and is based in Michigan. Her approach is practical and relationship-focused, aiming to help people recognize patterns and try more helpful ways of relating and coping.
Approaches for emotion and behavior work in online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming feelings and attachment patterns that keep people stuck, often useful for relationship and intimacy-related struggles. Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s perspective at the center, encouraging exploration at a comfortable pace and supporting the preferences clients bring to sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful habits and reduce distress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Michele will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That discussion guides whether sessions emphasize emotions, practical skills, or a mix of both.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the original biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives by reducing travel, allowing shorter check-ins, and offering options that match daily routines. Many people find it simpler to attend sessions from a place where they can be quieter, or to use a format that does not require video when bandwidth or comfort makes that preferable. Licensed professionals adapt their approach so therapy can be practical and workable alongside other responsibilities.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Nevada, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Michele address?
She works with family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting matters, self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered ideas and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people understand emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and family issues.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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