Dr. Michael Gordon

Dr. Michael Gordon is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Mississippi. He focuses on common struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship concerns, grief, and isolation and loneliness. He aims to create a straightforward, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters most to them.

He brings 16 years of experience working with a wide range of issues, including trauma, post-traumatic stress, panic attacks, social anxiety, and problems with anger or self-esteem. His style is energetic and interactive, and he emphasizes acceptance and practical steps rather than long lectures.

In sessions he uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. That means he helps people notice unhelpful thinking, learn coping skills, practice present-moment awareness, and set clear, achievable goals.

He often helps people address communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, and intimacy-related concerns. He also supports people navigating guilt, shame, forgiveness, and the difficulties of parenting.

People who prefer a counselor who is direct and active may find his style fits well. Dr. Gordon aims to help people make practical changes and discover new ways of handling the challenges they bring to sessions.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Dr. Gordon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside mindfulness and goal-focused methods. CBT helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and shift mood. DBT emphasizes skill building for emotion regulation and coping, and it can be useful for panic, intense emotions, and relationship stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness and attention practices that support stress reduction and clearer decision making.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about what feels most useful and adjust methods based on goals and preferences. That shared planning helps ensure sessions focus on practical changes that fit the person’s life.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes regular skill practice and homework easier to maintain between meetings. If you want to explore how these methods might work for your situation, mention that when you complete the matching questionnaire so scheduling can reflect your needs.