Dr. Michael Gordon , LPC

Dr. Michael Gordon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with 16 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns. He has supported individuals facing substance use and addiction, anxiety and depression, trauma and abuse, as well as complex diagnoses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder. His practice also addresses relationship and family challenges, grief, parenting struggles, intimacy and sexual concerns, anger, and self-esteem issues.

Known for an energetic and interactive style, he approaches each person with acceptance and a non-judgmental stance, meeting clients where they are and fostering growth at a comfortable pace. His clinical toolkit includes solution-focused strategies, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, rational emotive approaches, stages of change work, and experience with EMDR techniques when appropriate.

Dr. Gordon emphasizes collaboration and practical problem solving, helping individuals identify patterns, build coping skills, and work toward meaningful change. He aims to create opportunities for new discoveries and supports clients as they make tangible shifts in their lives.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Dr. Michael Gordon commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to guide online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses - it is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and many mood challenges. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness to help with intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and problems with impulsivity.

He also integrates motivational interviewing when clients are navigating change related to addictions or ambivalence about new goals; this approach emphasizes the client’s own motivations and supports readiness for change in a collaborative way. Determining the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process - Dr. Gordon works together with each person to tailor techniques to their needs, goals, and preferences so the work feels practical and achievable.

Online sessions are offered via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life or to continue care across distances. These options provide flexibility so clients can choose formats that match their comfort level and schedule while working with licensed professionals and therapists toward measurable progress.