Gage Peavler, LMSW

Gage Peavler is a licensed master social worker who listens first and then helps people find practical ways forward. He focuses on getting to the everyday problems that make life harder, such as ongoing anxiety, heavy depression, grief, and the effects of trauma. Gage writes plainly and meets people where they are, helping them figure out next steps and small changes that add up.

Gage draws on several common therapeutic approaches to shape sessions, including acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioral tools, and skills from dialectical behavior work. He uses these methods to teach concrete skills for managing intense feelings, reducing unhelpful patterns, and improving focus on valued goals. Sessions often include practice of techniques and short, doable experiments between meetings.

He also pays attention to relationship dynamics and communication, using ideas from Imago Relationship Therapy to help people say what matters and listen more clearly. Mindfulness practices are woven into the work to help people notice thoughts and bodily reactions without getting overwhelmed. This mix is aimed at practical change rather than jargon.

Gage has five years of experience and holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker. He is based in Michigan and works with adults who bring concerns like stress, addictions, body image struggles, caregiving strain, and chronic pain. Sessions are conducted in English.

If you want to start, be prepared to talk about what you want to change. Gage will help set manageable goals and test approaches that fit your life. Many clients begin with straightforward steps and build from there.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Gage commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, value-driven steps even when thoughts and feelings are difficult. It focuses on actions that line up with personal goals rather than trying to eliminate all uncomfortable feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is another frequent tool. CBT breaks down problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings, then uses straightforward strategies to test beliefs and change patterns that keep people stuck. This can be useful for anxiety, depression, and unhelpful habits.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT-style skills help with distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and clearer communication under pressure.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and will try methods that fit. That means learning together what helps and adjusting plans as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking, since the profile does not list specific formats. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice new skills in day-to-day life and bring those experiences back into sessions for discussion.