Michael Gusack

Michael Gusack is a licensed counselor who helps people facing persistent stress, anxiety, anger, grief, depression, and the challenges of chronic illness. He is Michael Gusack, LPC, LMHC, with four decades of experience. He writes and talks about practical ways to get unstuck and move forward.

He focuses on skills people can use every day. Sessions tend to center on learning specific strategies for coping, changing unhelpful patterns, and managing strong emotions. Michael uses clear, straightforward language so parents and busy adults can apply ideas between appointments.

His background blends cognitive behavioral methods with acceptance-oriented work and client-centered listening. He also draws on EMDR and hypnotherapy when those approaches fit a person's needs. Over 41 years he has worked with people facing life transitions, addictions, sleep disruption, and compassion fatigue.

Michael aims to help people build practical routines, try new behaviors, and test changes in small steps. He emphasizes collaboration and measurable progress rather than long theory sessions. That helps people see what works for them in real life.

People who want to start are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability. Fees vary by location and a subscription can be canceled at any time. Confirm current session options before booking.

Approaches you can use online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, grief, and life changes because it focuses on practical steps rather than fighting every unwanted feeling.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It teaches specific skills such as mood tracking, behavior experiments, and problem solving that people can practice between sessions to reduce anxiety and anger.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is sometimes used for trauma and post-traumatic stress. It involves structured processing of distressing memories to reduce their intensity and help people move forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the person about goals and preferences, and then recommend one or a combination of methods. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what feels most useful for everyday life.

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively in virtual sessions, and the therapist will help plan a format that fits each person’s routine.