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Michael Gusack, LPC, LMHC
Colorado
Licensed counselor - Chronic illness and anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Published author
About Michael
Michael Gusack is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 41 years of experience based in Colorado. He helps people living with chronic illness who are frustrated by limits, and those dealing with anxiety and life transitions. He is also a published author with long experience in clinical work.
His sessions focus on practical skills people can use day to day. He uses cognitive behavioral approaches to notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that get in the way. He also draws on acceptance and commitment work, client-centered methods, EMDR, and hypnotherapy where they fit a person’s needs.
Michael emphasizes clear steps and hands-on practice rather than extended theory. Expect to set concrete goals, try new behavioral experiments, and review what worked or didn’t. He describes his style as relaxed and solution-oriented, aiming for changes that are usable in real life.
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, depression, grief, sleep problems, anger, addictions, relationship strain, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and trauma-related issues such as post-traumatic stress and panic attacks. He also gives attention to aging and geriatric issues, cancer and chronic illness, codependency, and questions about life purpose.
Sessions are conducted in English. Because session formats are not specified here, people should confirm current options before scheduling. To begin, follow the site process to match and book an initial session.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Michael uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes that reduce stress and anxiety. CBT focuses on practical exercises and homework that can be done between meetings to build new habits.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that reflect their values. Client-centered methods emphasize listening and pacing the work around what the person brings to sessions.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to agree which methods to try and adjusts the plan based on goals and how a client responds. That conversation usually happens in the early sessions and guides what follows.
Session formats are not listed in the biography here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a week, shorten travel time, and allow practical follow-up like reviewing homework or having brief check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about which session setup will work best for everyday life.
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Experience
41+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He commonly helps people with chronic illness, anxiety, life transitions, stress, depression, grief, sleep issues, anger, addictions, and trauma-related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a relaxed, solution-oriented approach that focuses on clear steps and practical skills people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 41 years of experience in counseling and is also a published author with long-standing work in this field.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices from Colorado.
Which languages are used in his sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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