Dr. Michael Gordon

Dr. Michael Gordon helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, depression, grief, and separation after divorce. He also supports those dealing with trauma, anger, self-esteem struggles, intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and LGBT issues. Dr. Gordon brings a straightforward, energetic approach to sessions and aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can talk and make practical changes.

He holds a Master of Science and practices as an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - in Mississippi, with sixteen years of clinical experience. Over that time he has worked with people coping with substance use, mood disorders, trauma, and other complex challenges. He emphasizes an accepting attitude and works actively with clients rather than taking a distant stance.

In sessions he uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. He draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He uses dialectical behavior ideas to teach emotion regulation and interpersonal skills. Motivational interviewing helps when people want to change habits like substance use.

His style is interactive and practical. Conversations typically focus on clear goals, steps to reach them, and skills to try between meetings. He encourages clients to notice what works, adjust plans, and build small, sustainable changes.

People interested in support for communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, isolation, panic, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, or divorce and separation can consider this approach. He works in English and practices in Mississippi.

How his approaches translate to online work

Dr. Gordon commonly uses cognitive-behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in his work. Cognitive-behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and panic. Dialectical behavior therapy emphasizes practical skills for managing intense emotions, reducing conflict, and improving relationships.

He also uses motivational interviewing to help people clarify goals and strengthen their own reasons for change, which can be helpful for addictions and behavior change. The choice of approach is collaborative; the therapist will talk with each person about goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan as needed.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking since the biography does not list formats. Many people find online work useful because it can fit more easily into a busy day, allow a quieter check-in during a break, or avoid travel time. Sessions done remotely still center on goal setting, skills practice, and follow-up between meetings so progress can continue outside the session.