Dr. Michael Gordon, LPC

Dr. Michael Gordon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with 16 years of clinical experience. He brings an energetic, interactive style to therapy and emphasizes an accepting, non-judgmental stance that supports clients as they explore change. Over his career he has worked with people facing substance use concerns, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety and panic problems, trauma and post-traumatic stress, psychotic presentations, personality disorder features, relationship and family difficulties, grief, and a wide range of intimacy and parenting issues.

His practice draws on evidence-based modalities including solution-focused approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and other therapeutic methods he has used with diverse populations. He aims to help clients identify practical steps forward, build coping skills for stress and anxiety, address patterns that contribute to addiction or relationship conflict, and process difficult life events with clarity and purpose.

Dr. Gordon works collaboratively with each person to set goals and tailor interventions to their needs. He describes his role as a guide who supports new discoveries and sustained changes, helping clients develop healthier patterns, stronger communication, and greater emotional balance. His approach is straightforward, goal-oriented, and grounded in clinical experience across a broad range of mental health and life challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Michael Gordon uses structured, skills-based approaches to help clients manage symptoms and reach practical goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more constructive patterns - it is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills that are useful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and self-destructive patterns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, client-centered method that helps people resolve ambivalence and build internal motivation for change, often applied in addiction work and behavior change efforts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Gordon works together with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then adapts methods so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model. This collaborative process helps identify which techniques are most likely to be helpful and practical.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, maintain continuity when schedules change, and access licensed professionals from different locations while preserving the same therapeutic focus and goals that inform in-person care.