Tom Gozinske

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, grief, anger, and trauma. Tom aims to make the first step easier by offering a calm, straightforward space to talk.

He focuses on practical help for problems like addictions, depression, bipolar challenges, and attention differences. He also supports people dealing with relationship strain, family concerns, and life transitions. Compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, and issues tied to aging or blended families are part of his wider practice.

Tom uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and to build small, workable goals. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented rather than overly formal. He listens for what matters most to each person and then helps map out realistic next steps.

In session he aims to lower blame and shame so people can talk honestly about setbacks and progress. He frames recovery and coping as a sequence of practical choices, not a single moment of willpower. The work includes unpacking patterns, trying new behaviors, and checking what does and does not help.

People who want clear guidance and supportive challenge may find this approach useful. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability. The process is designed to move from a first conversation to steady, focused work.

How Motivational Interviewing Can Work Online

Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to change. It focuses on listening, asking reflective questions, and helping someone identify small, doable steps toward goals. This approach is often used for addictions, ambivalence about change, and behavior shifts.

Tom favors a straightforward, collaborative process where the therapist and client decide together what approach fits best. That means talking about goals, trying an approach for a few sessions, and adjusting based on what feels useful. The aim is to match methods to a person's needs and preferences rather than imposing a single path.

If you are considering online work, confirm session format options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life, avoid travel time, and check in during a break from work. They also allow for shorter or more frequent touchpoints when that helps momentum. Licensed professionals can adapt Motivational Interviewing to remote conversations so the focus stays on clear goals and steady progress.