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Michele Gouin, LMSW, LCSW

Compassionate licensed social worker for families and trauma
  • Family and parenting
  • Trauma support
  • CBT and EFT

About Michele Gouin

Michele Gouin is a licensed social worker with practice authorization in both Michigan and Nevada and 25 years of professional experience working with individuals and families. She brings focused experience addressing family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and concerns related to motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Michele approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to fit the specific needs and circumstances of each client.

As a clinician who holds an LMSW and an LCSW - respectively a Licensed Master Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she combines advanced social work training with clinical practice to support clients through difficult transitions and relational struggles. Michele emphasizes a collaborative process that honors where people are starting from and adapts methods to meet those goals. She recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and affirms clients for taking that first step toward change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Michele Gouin have?

Michele Gouin has 25 years of professional experience.

Is Michele Gouin a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LMSW and LCSW. Her license details are MI LMSW 6801116137 and NV LCSW 11154-C.

In which languages does Michele Gouin provide therapy?

Michele Gouin provides therapy in English.

Where is Michele Gouin located?

Michele Gouin is located in Michigan.

How can I work with Michele Gouin as my therapist?

You can work with Michele Gouin through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Michele Gouin work with international clients?

Michele Gouin does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Michele Gouin cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Michele Gouin

Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's perspective, offering a supportive space where Michele listens closely and helps people identify their own goals and strengths. This approach is useful for addressing self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions by prioritizing empathy and collaboration.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people recognize and adjust unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. Michele uses CBT techniques to address anxiety, depression, stress, and motivation issues by developing practical skills for coping and problem solving.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy, or EFT, concentrates on the emotions that underlie relationship difficulties and attachment concerns. EFT can help couples and individuals improve connection, resolve recurring relational patterns, and navigate intimacy-related issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michele will work collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Michele is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals without extensive travel, helping clients maintain momentum in therapy while fitting sessions into everyday life.

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