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Gabriel Kangas
Experience
11 years
Based in
Michigan
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · Michigan

Gabriel Kangas

LPC

Practical, strengths-based counseling for daily life

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License and NPI on record

LPC
Michigan · 6401014161
NPI
1942696679

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship focus
  • Strengths-based

About Gabriel

Gabriel Kangas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 11 years of practice. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self esteem, and depression. Gabriel frames therapy as a collaborative process where the client is the expert in their own story.

He uses clear, direct conversation to help people identify what matters to them and the steps that feel doable. Sessions aim to build on the client's existing strengths instead of starting from scratch. Gabriel encourages small, practical changes that reduce overwhelm and restore a sense of control.

His background includes a range of work with people facing abandonment, attachment issues, adoption and foster care challenges, and neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger syndrome. He also supports clients dealing with chronic pain, caregiver stress, body image, codependency, and communication or commitment struggles.

Gabriel draws from several approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. These methods inform how he helps people notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of responding.

He meets clients where they are and focuses on practical tools between sessions. The goal is clearer thinking, steadier emotions, and better choices that fit daily life. Gabriel offers therapy in English and works from Michigan.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

Approaches for online work and finding the right fit

Gabriel uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then focus on values-based steps that matter day to day. This approach can help with anxiety, low motivation, and decisions that feel overwhelming.

He also integrates Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to look at patterns that come from early relationships. That work can clarify why certain relationship dynamics repeat and offer concrete ways to respond differently.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Gabriel will talk with clients about goals, try out techniques, and adjust methods based on what feels helpful. The early sessions often focus on practical experiments to see what works in real life.

Session formats are not listed in his biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time, and it can fit into work breaks or caregiving routines. It also allows sessions that are shorter check-ins or full-length conversations depending on what the client needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Gabriel commonly address?

He works with people managing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self esteem, and depression. He also helps with related issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, and body image.

What is his therapy style like?

Sessions are collaborative and straightforward, with an emphasis on the client's strengths. Gabriel uses practical exercises and short-term tools to reduce overwhelm and build new habits.

How much experience does he have?

Gabriel has 11 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and relational concerns.

What credentials and region apply?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Michigan LPC credential and practices in Michigan.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and paid?

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

How do I begin working with Gabriel?

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