Tom Gozinske, LPC, LMHC

Tom Gozinske is a licensed professional counselor who practices in Wisconsin. He holds LPC and LMHC credentials and brings seven years of clinical experience to conversations about stress, trauma, grief, and mood concerns. He aims to make the first step easier for people who are hesitant about reaching out.

In sessions he creates a welcoming space where thoughts and feelings can be said without fear of judgment. He talks with clients about what matters most and helps them set realistic goals. Conversations are straightforward and focused on practical next steps rather than jargon.

Tom uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. That approach is useful when someone feels stuck, struggles with motivation around substance use, or wants to make lifestyle shifts that support mood and relationships.

He also helps with relationship stress, anger, low self-esteem, and challenges tied to attention differences and caregiving roles. Aging and geriatric issues are among the areas he lists, and he is familiar with the stresses that arise as life stages shift.

Clients can expect a calm, down-to-earth style that emphasizes listening and collaboration. Tom encourages people to move at a pace that feels manageable while working toward clearer coping tools and better day-to-day functioning.

How Motivational Interviewing can guide online work

Motivational Interviewing is a conversational approach that helps people clarify what they want to change and why. It focuses on listening, asking open questions, and building motivation from a person’s own values, which can be useful for addictions, lifestyle shifts, and when someone feels stuck.

Tom pairs that method with a practical, goal-focused style. He helps clients break bigger challenges into small steps and tracks progress together. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process based on a person’s goals, needs, and preferences rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when a full hour is not needed. Therapists and licensed professionals can adapt Motivational Interviewing exercises to remote conversations so clients can practice changes between meetings.