Michael Gee, LPC

Michael Gee is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 10 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. He begins by listening to each person's story and respects the strengths they already bring to change.

In sessions he uses straightforward, practical methods to help people manage symptoms and regain a sense of control. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one approach he uses to identify unhelpful thinking and build new habits. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered techniques to help people clarify values and make meaningful shifts.

For trauma and abuse he may integrate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when appropriate, combined with pacing and stability work. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone wants help with substance use or making other big changes, focusing on personal motivation rather than pressure.

Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Michael aims to help people break problems into manageable steps, practice skills between meetings, and track progress over time. He encourages simple, real-world changes that fit a person's life.

People often come for help with feelings of abandonment, codependency, shame, isolation, or post-traumatic stress. He also addresses issues common to veterans and Seasonal Affective Disorder when they appear in a client's story. Michael works in English and provides care across a range of concerns with patience and practical tools.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on identifying personal values and taking actions that matter, which can help with anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and social fears.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the person is treated as the expert on their experience. This approach supports people who need space to process grief, shame, or feelings of isolation. The therapist works collaboratively to choose or combine approaches based on each person's goals and preferences rather than prescribing one fixed method.

Online sessions are available by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls let people use visual cues and practice skills together. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, journaling-style work, or people who prefer typing. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy routines while keeping the work practical and focused.