- Family of origin issues
- CBT and EFT
- Parenting support
About Michele
Michele Gouin is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of practice based in Michigan. She works with adults on family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, low self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, intimacy issues, career changes, bipolar, and ADHD. Sessions address patterns that stem from the family people grew up in and how those patterns show up now.
Michele uses straightforward conversation to clarify what matters most to a person. She listens for recurring family roles and expectations, then helps people recognize how those patterns influence daily decisions and relationships. Practical steps and behavioral strategies are paired with attention to emotions people have carried since childhood.
Her approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the conversation focused on each person’s experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) techniques help people notice and name difficult feelings that affect closeness and trust.
Over 25 years Michele has worked with a range of life transitions, including adoption and foster care questions, blended family issues, caregiving stress, and end-of-life concerns. She also addresses problems such as codependency, control issues, impulsivity, and co-morbid mental health concerns.
People who come for help often want to understand why they repeat certain responses from childhood. Michele helps them map those patterns and practice different choices. To begin, clients follow the site’s matching steps and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work proceeds
Michele uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on each person’s experience and priorities, encouraging open talk and reflection about family roles and expectations. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors for issues like anxiety, depression, and impulsivity. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) supports noticing and naming strong feelings that affect closeness and communication.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Michele will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. Adjustments are made over time based on what is helpful and practical for the individual.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from a location that works for them. Licensed professionals and therapists use a range of approaches to adapt how they meet with clients, and Michele will work with each person to find a setup that fits everyday life and therapy goals.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Nevada, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address?
Michele works with family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting difficulties, self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, career shifts, bipolar, ADHD, and related topics.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a conversational, practical style that looks at both feelings and behavior. The work focuses on recognizing family patterns and testing different ways of responding.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with adults on family-related and related mental health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LMSW and an LCSW and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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