Michael Gusack is a licensed professional counselor who helps people managing chronic illness, anxiety, and major life changes.
01About Michael
Michael Gusack is a licensed professional counselor who helps people managing chronic illness, anxiety, and major life changes. He writes plainly and focuses on practical skills people can use right away. His style aims to reduce frustration and open space for a more satisfying life.
He brings 41 years of experience to sessions and says he uses clear, solution-oriented methods. Expect a relaxed, conversational approach that focuses on what helps in daily life.
Background and approach
He balances problem-solving with attention to how thoughts and habits shape feelings. Michael draws from cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and build small steps toward meaningful goals.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and hypnotherapy are part of his toolbox when trauma or stuck memories are involved. Sessions emphasize practical skills - pacing, coping techniques, and strategies to manage anxiety, sleep, or mood swings. He also coaches people through major transitions and concerns about purpose or chronic pain.
The tone is straightforward and focused on what clients can try between sessions. Clients based in Colorado work with Michael using approaches tailored to their needs. He holds the LPC credential and the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, which are listed as LPC and LMHC.
He writes and draws on decades of professional experience to guide a steady, skills-based process.
02Credentials
- LPC (Colorado)
- License 0015851 · expires August 2027
- LMHC (Florida)
- License MH2889 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1548285158 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Cancer
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Forgiveness
- Hearing impaired
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
Methods Michael names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Michael names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How clinical approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It can be useful for anxiety, chronic illness adjustment, and when life changes require new habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on tracking thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like insomnia, worry, or low mood by using practical exercises and skills. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a method used for processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional intensity; it can be applied when trauma or past events continue to cause distress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then choose or blend methods that fit. That collaborative process means techniques may change as needs evolve and progress is reviewed together.
Online therapy with Michael can use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow more face-to-face interaction for skills practice and EMDR work. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or low-bandwidth alternatives. Live chat or text messaging work well for quick coaching, check-ins between sessions, or when someone prefers written communication. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to continue work even when travel or mobility is difficult.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does he commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship strain, sleep problems, anger, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is relaxed and conversational and focuses on practical steps. Sessions aim to produce tools people can use between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 41 years of clinical experience and has authored published work related to his practice.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is licensed as an LPC and as an LMHC, with the credentials shown as CO LPC and FL LMHC, and practices from Colorado.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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