Dr. Michael Gordon, LPC
Practical, direct counseling for real-life parenting concerns
Book with Michael- Years in practice
- 16
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Mississippi
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Michael
Dr. Michael Gordon helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and parenting concerns. He also supports people dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger, and low self-esteem.
His work includes attention to relationship and communication problems, control issues, and challenges after divorce or separation. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with sixteen years of experience practicing in Mississippi. He keeps sessions active and interactive, encouraging straightforward conversation and practical steps.
Background and approach
He aims to meet people where they are without judgment and to build on their strengths. In sessions he uses tools from cognitive behavioral approaches to identify unhelpful thinking and shift behavior. He also draws on dialectical behavior strategies when emotions feel intense, and motivational interviewing to support change around substance use and other habits.
Mindfulness techniques are used to help people stay present and manage stress. Expect a collaborative process focused on real-life goals. He often works on clearer communication, managing panic and social anxiety, and rebuilding confidence after loss or relationship strain.
Small, concrete steps are emphasized so progress is visible. Dr. Gordon aims to help people make practical changes and discover new ways of coping.
He invites questions about the approach and encourages a plan that fits each person’s daily life.
What Michael works with
Everything Michael lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Michael helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Michael lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care
Dr. Gordon commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in online sessions. CBT focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral experiments, which can be practiced between video or phone meetings to reduce anxiety and change habits. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people clarify their reasons for change and build motivation, useful for addressing substance use and other goals.He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotions feel overwhelming. DBT skills teach practical ways to tolerate distress, regulate intense feelings, and improve how people communicate under pressure. The therapist and client work together to decide which methods fit the person's situation and goals, adjusting tools over time in a collaborative way.
Online care offers flexibility and a range of formats to match practical needs. Video calls allow interactive skill practice and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed, and live chat or text-based messaging can support brief check-ins, skill coaching, or ongoing encouragement between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy parenting schedule and to continue progress across everyday moments.
Questions people ask about Michael
What concerns does he commonly address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, parenting issues, grief, trauma and intimacy-related struggles among other concerns.
What is his general approach in therapy?
He takes an interactive and non-judgmental approach, focusing on practical steps and clear communication to help people reach their goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has sixteen years of professional experience as a counselor working with a range of mental health and substance use concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Mississippi.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does pricing work for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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