Jeffrey Gowing, LPC

Jeffrey Gowing is a Licensed Professional Counselor with eight years of clinical experience. He trained in counseling after completing degrees in criminal justice and psychology, then earned a master’s in clinical mental health counseling. Jeffrey works from Michigan and speaks English.

He asks clients to commit to the process. He expects regular sessions and active participation. Therapy is a collaborative effort where small changes build better coping over time.

Jeffrey focuses on how thoughts shape feelings and behavior. He helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new ways of responding. That practical attention to thought and action is useful for stress, anxiety, and depression.

He also addresses relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues tied to sexuality and gender. Additional areas of focus include aging and geriatric issues, HIV/AIDS, polyamory or non-monogamous relationships, and kink and alternative sex culture.

His approach blends client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral techniques. That means sessions aim to understand each person’s perspective while also testing concrete strategies that can be practiced between appointments.

Jeffrey is active in professional groups related to counseling and transgender health, and he has served on the board of a division of the American Counseling Association. He brings that background into sessions aimed at clear goals and steady progress.

How Jeffrey Uses CBT and Client-Centered Work Online

Jeffrey often combines cognitive behavioral approaches and client-centered discussion in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting thought patterns that lead to stress or anxiety and practicing different ways of responding. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and changing unhelpful habits. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and understanding each person's perspective so they feel heard and can define their own goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Jeffrey will listen to your concerns, discuss your goals, and suggest ways to try different techniques. He works collaboratively to adjust methods so they fit your needs and pace.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skills practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging make it possible to continue work between meetings or when brief support is needed. These formats help fit therapy into busy schedules and different lifestyles.