Michael Gee, LPC
Narrative-focused counselor guiding steady change
Details
| Name | Michael Gee |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Michigan |
| Licensed in | Michigan |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 10 |
About Michael
Michael Gee is a Licensed Professional Counselor with ten years of clinical experience in Michigan. He focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. He frames work around clients' stories and strengths.
Michael speaks plainly and aims to make the first step feel manageable. Michael uses Narrative Therapy as a central lens, helping people separate themselves from the problems they face. He listens for the recurring themes in a person's life and helps rewrite those unhelpful storylines.
Background and approach
He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and build small, steady actions that point toward a more meaningful life. Sessions are collaborative and grounded in the person's priorities. Michael uses client-centered skills to create a space where people feel heard and can test new approaches without pressure.
Cognitive Behavioral techniques are used when helpful to identify thinking patterns and try out different responses. He has worked with people facing addiction, post-traumatic stress, and feelings of isolation and shame. He helps people manage seasonal affective symptoms, social anxiety, and concerns tied to veteran and armed forces experiences.
His practical focus is on steps people can try between sessions. Michael values honesty, steady pacing, and clear goals. He explains approaches in everyday language and checks in often about what is working.
For someone nervous about starting, he aims to make next steps simple and understandable.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse among the things Michael works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Codependency
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Michael directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Michael directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Narrative and Practical Approaches in Online Therapy
Michael commonly uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate their identity from the problems they face and to notice recurring storylines that shape daily life. This approach is useful for grief, identity concerns, and patterns like codependency. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, committed steps toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. That approach often helps with anxiety, depression, and motivation struggles. Cognitive Behavioral techniques are used as needed to identify and test unhelpful thoughts and to build concrete coping strategies.Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to what matters most to the person, try approaches that fit their goals, and adjust based on what helps. Clients are invited to weigh in on pacing and methods so the work stays useful and relevant.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared exercises, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed, live chat offers shorter exchanges during a busy day, and messaging lets people reflect in writing between meetings. These options help people fit therapy into work, family, and daily life while keeping focus on meaningful change.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, along with related topics like abandonment, codependency, guilt and shame, and isolation.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He practices Narrative Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered listening, and practical CBT techniques to help people change long-standing patterns.
What is his professional background?
He holds a Michigan LPC and has ten years of professional experience supporting people through loss, addiction, trauma, and mood concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed in Michigan and provides services from that location.
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 is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
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