Michele Gouin, LMSW, LCSW

Michele Gouin is a licensed clinical social worker in Michigan with 25 years of experience helping people navigate family conflict, trauma, parenting challenges, and struggles with self-esteem. She meets people where they are and adapts conversations to each person's needs. Michele works to make first steps feel manageable and affirms the effort it takes to begin therapy.

In sessions she uses clear, practical approaches to help clients find steadier footing. Michele draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely and follow each person's priorities. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change unhelpful thinking and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address painful emotional patterns in relationships. These methods are used as tools rather than labels, and she selects what fits the situation.

Michele aims to create a respectful and compassionate space. She will tailor dialogue and a plan based on what matters most to the client. Expect straightforward talk, small goals you can try between sessions, and a calm focus on what you want to change.

Her areas of focus include depression, anxiety, stress, grief, intimacy-related issues, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing adoption and foster care issues, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, and end-of-life concerns.

In addition to Michigan practice, Michele holds a Nevada license as part of her professional background. Sessions are offered in English and Michele does not accept international clients at this time.

How Michele’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Michele draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead, which helps people clarify what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers practical steps to spot and change thinking patterns that worsen anxiety, depression, or stress.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Michele will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then suggest which methods to try. She adjusts plans over time so the work stays relevant and useful.

Confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the profile. Online therapy can make appointments easier to fit into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed. It also supports working through relationship patterns, grief, and day-to-day coping by keeping momentum between sessions.