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Gage Peavler, LMSW

Practical support for anxiety and stress management

5 years in practice · based in Michigan · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Gage

Gage Peavler is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who focuses on helping people manage anxiety and stress. He listens closely and offers steady, practical support. People come to him feeling overwhelmed, stuck after trauma, or drained by depression, and he helps them take small steps forward.

Gage uses clear, straightforward methods to tackle symptoms and everyday problems. He draws on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Imago relationship work, and mindfulness.

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Background and approach

Sessions often include skill practice, noticing unhelpful thought patterns, and trying new ways of responding to stress. He spent years in therapy himself before becoming a clinician, which shapes his style. That experience makes him comfortable sitting with hard feelings and guiding a person through them.

He aims to help people learn tools they can use between sessions to manage anxiety and cravings, cope with grief, or reduce distress after trauma. Gage also addresses related concerns such as addiction, chronic pain or illness, attachment and relationship struggles, body image, caregiver stress, and issues around commitment or communication.

He works with adults who are navigating life transitions, separation, or the effects of dissociation and avoidant personality patterns. Based in Michigan, he brings five years of clinical experience to his practice. Gage emphasizes collaboration - he helps people set clear goals and practices specific skills alongside them so progress feels concrete and measurable.

How online approaches and techniques fit your life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without fighting them and then choosing actions that align with personal values. It can help with anxiety, avoidance, and finding motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that maintain anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, which can be useful for intense mood swings or problems with impulsive coping.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to understand goals and preferences, try strategies, and adjust methods if something is not working. That team-style method helps people find what fits them best rather than following a single fixed plan.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller interaction is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when video would be difficult or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, skill practice, or ongoing accountability between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or school schedules and to keep up with steady progress over time.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Gage commonly help people with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, along with related issues like caregiver strain, body image, and communication problems.
What is his general therapy style and approach?
He uses practical, skills-based methods drawn from ACT, CBT, DBT, Imago relationship work, and mindfulness to teach tools and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of experience working as a therapist in clinical settings and independent practice.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does he use?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different scheduling and communication needs.
How do I begin a therapy relationship with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
Michigan
Languages
English

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