Michael Gans, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Michael is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Florida
More about Michael
- 12 years' experience
- Male
- LCSW
I look forward to having an opportunity to work together exploring and finding solutions to some if not most of what you are experiencing.
As a licensed, solutions-focused and meaning-centered counselor and psychotherapist, our work will start small to refocus you and your life and invigorate it with purpose and meaning. We will find ways to free up some of your time enabling you to explore meaningful interests, activities, and relationships you might want to integrate or re-integrate into your life. We will also find ways to rebuild a network of friends and family to revitalize your social circles, decide what is important to you, and finally, find ways to look beyond your present job title.
I am a client-centered, trauma-informed therapist, trained in trauma therapies, such as EMDR. I am also completing my PhD studies focused on the trauma experienced by survivors of the Holocaust and other genocides and the transmission of that trauma to their children and grandchildren. A specialization of mine is working with second- and third-generation descendants of the Holocaust, other genocides, and the myriad of other traumatic experiences. As my client, I seek to help you grow and re-story your personal and family narratives rooted in your traumatic memory of abuse, homophobia, slavery, forced displacement, or genocide.
While I work with a variety of issues, I also specialize in the treatment of co-dependency; alcoholism/ addiction; depression, anxiety, motivation, individuals, couples, and groups. I focus on issues of the here and now, while also paying close attention to patterns grown from the past. Rising to the challenge and growing from them is key to psychotherapy.
I have over 12 years of experience and training in a variety of treatment settings and modalities, such as, ACT, CBT, Narrative and Logotherapy. I have seen what works and what does not. We will discuss your options and help you make the decisions that are best for you.
Change is possible. Therapy can help you move forward. My aim is to provide you with a safe, supportive space where that change can happen.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Michael Gans's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982244331.
- LCSW · Florida · SW16906 · Expires March 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Michael Gans offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Michael Gans works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Michael Gans speak?
Michael Gans speaks English.
How many years of experience does Michael Gans have?
Michael Gans has 12 years of experience.
Where is Michael Gans licensed to practice?
Michael Gans is licensed to practice in Florida.
Does Michael Gans accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Michael Gans accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Michael Gans offer?
Michael Gans offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Michael Gans?
Michael Gans can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Michael Gans?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.