Therapist profile
Jeffrey Gowing, LPC
LPC counselor - family and parenting related concerns
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Sexuality and gender
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Gowing is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Virginia and Michigan with eight years of clinical experience. He works with adults on problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, family issues, grief, and sexual and gender matters. He also lists experience with aging and geriatric issues, kink and alternative sexual cultures, HIV/AIDS, and polyamory concerns.
He trained first in criminal justice and psychology before completing a master's in clinical mental health counseling. Jeffrey emphasizes that counseling requires a shared, steady commitment. He encourages regular sessions and active participation to make progress.
In sessions he focuses on how thoughts and perceptions shape reactions. He helps people notice patterns in thinking that affect emotions and body symptoms. That approach can make upsetting situations feel more manageable.
Jeffrey uses client-centered methods to listen closely and build the conversation around the person's priorities. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different responses in day-to-day life. These methods are practical and task-focused when that fits the client's goals.
He is a member of the American Counseling Association, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health. He has served on the board of SAIGE, a division of the American Counseling Association. His practice is based in Michigan and he offers sessions in English.
How sessions work
How his approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's priorities and perspective. The therapist listens closely and encourages the client to guide the topics. This helps when someone wants to talk through relationship stress, identity questions, or changes at home.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior. Sessions use practical exercises and small experiments to try different ways of responding. CBT can help with anxiety, anger, low mood, and managing stressful life changes.
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan as work proceeds. Clients and therapist decide together what feels most useful.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking. When confirming, consider practical benefits of remote sessions such as fitting brief check-ins into a busy day, avoiding travel time, or using a phone call when lower bandwidth is needed. Licensed professionals can offer these formats in different ways, so check which are supported before scheduling.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns are addressed here?
He lists relationship and family among his concerns and can help with conflict, caregiving strain, and adjusting to role changes.
What is his general therapy style?
He combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques to look at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional counseling experience working with a range of adult concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor with licensure in Virginia and Michigan and practices from Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any time zone or local practice questions before booking.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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