Jeffrey Gowing , LPC

Jeffrey Gowing is a board-certified licensed professional counselor (LPC) who combines formal training with a practical focus on how people process information and respond to life’s challenges.

He completed a Baccalaureate degree in Criminal Justice with an additional major in Psychology at Michigan State University, followed by a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice at Michigan State University and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University. The LPC credential denotes a licensed professional counselor qualified to provide mental health services and support.

Jeffrey approaches counseling as a collaborative endeavor that requires dedication from both the counselor and the client. He emphasizes the importance of personal commitment and consistent attendance to regularly scheduled sessions as key elements for progress. His work helps clients examine how their thoughts and perceptions shape reactions, influence physical symptoms, and affect emotional experience. He is a member of the American Counseling Association, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, and he has served on the board of the Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities (SAIGE), a division of the American Counseling Association.

Client-Centered and CBT Approaches in Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy places the client’s perspective at the heart of the work. The therapist offers empathy and supportive guidance while helping the client clarify goals, explore values, and build self-understanding. This approach can be especially useful for self-exploration, relationship concerns, and issues related to identity and self-esteem.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior. By learning practical strategies to reframe thoughts and test new behaviors, clients often gain tools to manage anxiety, stress, and depressive symptoms, and to improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jeffrey works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to connect with licensed professionals from Michigan or other locations, and they expand access to ongoing care that fits into daily life.