Jeffrey Gowing is a licensed professional counselor who combines years of practical experience with a straightforward, skills-focused style.
01About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Gowing is a licensed professional counselor who combines years of practical experience with a straightforward, skills-focused style. He draws on eight years in the field to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Jeffrey works with people across a wide range of sexuality and gender issues and brings an understanding of diverse sexual cultures to sessions.
He asks clients to treat counseling as a joint effort. Regular sessions and honest conversation are part of the plan.
Background and approach
He helps people look at how their thoughts and perceptions shape reactions and emotions. That makes discussions concrete and action-oriented. Jeffrey uses techniques that encourage self-reflection and skill building.
He helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice different responses. Sessions often include practical tools to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and improve self-esteem. He also addresses life changes, grief, trauma, intimacy-related concerns, career stress, and aging issues.
Jeffrey has experience with topics such as gender dysphoria, HIV and AIDS, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, and kink and alternative sexual culture. He aims to create a respectful space for people to talk through sensitive topics. Jeffrey earned degrees in criminal justice and psychology from Michigan State University and a master’s in clinical mental health counseling from Argosy University.
He is a member of professional organizations including the American Counseling Association and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health. His practice is based in Michigan and sessions are offered in English.
02Credentials
- LPC (Michigan)
- License 6401017563 · expires August 2026
- LPC (Virginia)
- License 0701015804 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1306393533 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Jeffrey lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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
Methods Jeffrey names
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04Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy is built around the person's own goals and experiences. Sessions focus on listening, empathy, and helping people reflect on what matters to them. This approach is useful for building trust and exploring identity, relationships, and life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to challenge unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and coping with stressful events.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Plans can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that matters. Phone sessions can be lower bandwidth and easier on the go. Live chat and text-based messaging offer shorter check-ins and flexible communication between scheduled sessions. These formats aim to give access and convenience while keeping the focus on practical work and progress.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Jeffrey help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues. He also supports people facing grief, trauma, career strain, and self-esteem struggles.
What is his therapy style like?
He combines a client-centered approach with cognitive behavioral ideas. That means he listens carefully and helps clients test and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
Jeffrey has eight years of counseling experience. He has worked with a range of sexuality and gender-related concerns during that time.
What credentials and location details are listed?
He holds the LPC credential and practices from Michigan. His LPC details include VA LPC and MI LPC as listed.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. Subscriptions can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.
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