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Tom Gozinske

Tom Gozinske

LPC, LMHC

Therapist · Wisconsin · 7+ years of experience

Practical, compassionate counseling for difficult moments

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  • Direct supportive approach
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Goal focused care

About Tom

Tom Gozinske is a licensed professional counselor who practices in Wisconsin. He has seven years of clinical experience and helps people facing anxiety, anger, grief, trauma, and relationship concerns. Tom aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable and respectful of each person's pace.

He creates a calm space for people to talk about tough topics without judgment. Sessions focus on honest conversation and practical next steps. He listens for what matters to each person, then works with them to set small, achievable goals.

Tom uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. This approach supports people who are wrestling with addiction, motivation, or making difficult life changes. It centers the person's values and helps turn readiness into action.

Tom also helps people sort through relationship stress, low self-esteem, and the effects of trauma or loss. He pays attention to how emotions show up in daily life and offers straightforward strategies to cope. His style is direct but supportive, focused on what will make day-to-day life more manageable.

People come to him for help with mood disorders, ADHD, caregiver strain, and the fallout from separation or major life transitions. He partners with each person to identify realistic steps and practice new ways of responding. If you want a clear, compassionate guide through a rough patch, Tom frames the work as a team effort.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Motivational Interviewing

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

Wisconsin, Iowa

Languages

English

How his approaches translate to online care

Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what they want to change and why. In practice this means the therapist asks open questions, reflects what the person says, and helps them weigh options. It is useful for addictions, low motivation, and making life changes.

Tom emphasizes straightforward conversation and practical steps during sessions. He works collaboratively to figure out which approach fits best, based on a person's goals, needs, and preferences. Finding the right way of working is part of the treatment plan and can shift as progress is made.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find virtual sessions helpful for staying consistent during stressful periods, while still allowing the therapist and client to work together on real-world goals.

At a glance

Listed location
Wisconsin
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
LPC, LMHC
Languages
English
License (Wisconsin)
LPC · No. 10539 - 125
License (Iowa)
LMHC · No. 125232
NPI
1477058519

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Tom commonly help with?

He works with a wide range of issues including addictions, anger, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar, ADHD, self-esteem, relationship struggles, family stress, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is direct and supportive. He focuses on honest conversation, practical steps, and helping people set small, achievable goals.

What is his professional background and experience?

He has seven years of clinical experience and practices as a licensed professional counselor. He has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and anger.

Where does he practice and what credentials does he hold?

He practices in Wisconsin and holds the credentials LPC and LMHC as listed.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions billed and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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