Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
How Jeffrey works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Michigan, Virginia
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Gowing is a Licensed Professional Counselor with eight years of counseling experience. He trained in both criminal justice and clinical mental health, and now practices from Michigan. He focuses on helping people manage anger, stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns.
He asks for commitment to the counseling process and regular session attendance. He works with clients to identify how thoughts and perceptions shape reactions. That often includes noticing how thinking patterns affect feelings and bodily symptoms.
Background and approach
Jeffrey draws on client-centered methods to create a respectful space where clients lead the pace of change. He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to help people test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical.
He has experience supporting people with issues related to identity and sexuality, including LGBT concerns, gender dysphoria, polyamory, and alternative sexual cultures. He also addresses grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related struggles, career transitions, and aging concerns. Jeffrey has been active in professional groups related to counseling and transgender health.
He holds LPC credentials in Virginia and Michigan and is familiar with community resources for HIV and related needs. He welcomes clients who prefer to work on concrete coping skills, emotional regulation, and clearer thinking. People who choose him can expect a direct, collaborative approach that focuses on changing thought patterns and practicing new responses in daily life.
What Jeffrey works with
Everything Jeffrey lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Jeffrey's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Aging and geriatric issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Gender dysphoria
- HIV / AIDS
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Sexuality
Approaches Jeffrey lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches for online work and practical change
Jeffrey uses client-centered methods to keep the focus on each person's priorities. That approach means the therapist listens closely, follows the client's lead, and builds goals together so sessions match what matters most. He also applies cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts, test new ways of thinking, and practice different responses to reduce anger, anxiety, or low mood. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jeffrey collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. He checks in about progress and adjusts techniques so the plan stays useful and realistic. Online formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives. Video calls let people have face-to-face conversations when travel is difficult. Phone sessions work well when internet bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging can be useful for shorter check-ins, ongoing encouragement, or when someone prefers written communication. These options offer flexibility in scheduling and style while keeping therapy goal-oriented and practical. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach coping skills, practice new behaviors, and track progress between sessions.Questions people ask about Jeffrey
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy-related issues, career transitions, and self-esteem concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He blends client-centered listening with practical cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions tend to be direct and focused on real-life changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of counseling experience and has worked with a range of identity and sexuality-related issues as well as common mental health concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with LPC credentials in Virginia and Michigan and practices from Michigan.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Rates vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.