Works with
- Anger
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
How Tom works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC, LMHC
- Licensed in
- Wisconsin, Iowa
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Tom
Tom Gozinske is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who practices in Wisconsin. He has seven years of experience helping people facing problems such as anger, depression, bipolar concerns, addictions, and trauma. Tom keeps the first sessions low-pressure and practical so people know what to expect.
Tom aims to build a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through what feels overwhelming. He listens for the patterns that make reactions worse, like strong emotional eruptions or cycles of avoidance.
Background and approach
He then helps people try small, manageable changes they can use between sessions. His work often addresses relationship difficulties, self-esteem struggles, and the fallout from grief or caregiving stress. He also supports those managing attention differences, compassion fatigue, or life changes that feel destabilizing.
Concerns such as abandonment, attachment problems, and communication breakdowns are included in his focus. Tom uses approaches that encourage motivation and practical movement toward stated goals. Sessions tend to focus on clear steps, workable strategies, and spotting what helps versus what gets in the way.
He explains options plainly so people can choose what feels right for them. People who like a straightforward style and focus on real-world change often find his approach helpful. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging as ways to connect that fit different schedules and needs.
What Tom works with
Everything Tom lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Tom's practice.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Family conflicts
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
Approaches Tom lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people explore their own reasons for change. It focuses on drawing out a person's own goals and building small momentum toward those goals, which can help with issues like addictions, anger, or making a behavior change.In online sessions, that approach becomes a collaborative conversation about what matters most to the client. The therapist listens for readiness to change and supports steps that fit the client's life and priorities rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all plan.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed so it stays useful and realistic.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a longer session or visual cues are helpful. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or to have brief updates without scheduling a full call. These options help people keep therapy consistent around busy lives.
Questions people ask about Tom
What concerns does Tom work with?
He addresses anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar issues, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, ADHD, and related concerns such as caregiver stress and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Tom keeps sessions practical and straightforward, focusing on small changes and clear steps. He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space for people to talk through feelings and reactions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of experience working with people on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and where is he licensed?
Tom holds the LPC credential and the LMHC credential. He practices in Wisconsin and also has licensure listed for Iowa.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.