Military / Veteran, Medical / Health Issues, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Self Esteem, Autism, Addiction, Sleep / Insomnia, Eating Disorder

Individual Counseling, Family Counseling, Couples/Marriage Counseling

Online in Michigan

10 years in practice

Ages served: 0-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Gabriel accepts 33 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Anthem

Cigna | Evernorth

Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

Alliance Health and Life (HAP)

ASR

Blue Care Network of Michigan

Blue Care Network of Michigan | Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | Medicare Plus Blue PPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | Traditional & PPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

Carelon

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Compsych

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Health Network

Humana Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Medicare MI

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Oscar Health

Physicians Health Plan (MI and OH)

Priority Health Group

Priority Health Group Medicare Advantage

Quest Behavioral Health

Railroad Medicare

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$200

first session

$170

subsequent sessions

About Gabriel

Gabriel Kangas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 10 years of experience in mental health. He specializes in trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, children, and adolescents. He knows that every client is different—that's why his responses and approaches to therapy are diverse.

Gabe completed his Master's degree at Central Michigan University, and utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness, and solutions-focused therapy (SFT). His personal theoretical foundation is not limited to one approach and Gabe believes it is necessary for counselors to be adaptive.

We all go through different circumstances in life. Gabe is confident that he would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that would allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with him today.

"I am here to provide mental health therapy to everyone that wants it."

What clients say

These testimonials are from real clients who completed a satisfaction survey after their sessions and agreed to share their feedback. Results may vary.

Intake staff and therapist extremely kind and helpful

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Gabriel

Get to know Gabriel

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

I decided to be a counselor because it was the best way for me to help people.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew?

That therapy is a process, not a "quick fix."

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

Thriveworks will allow me to see clients from around the state of Michigan via Telehealth.

What inspires you?

Creativity and the desire to help people.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

Clients can expect to be truly heard and respected.

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

The first thing is to listen to the client and provide respect.

What should clients know about you before scheduling a first counseling session?

Clients should know that I care about them and their circumstances.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

Watch movies and TV shows, play video games, spend time with family and friends, play with my kids.

What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?

My family.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesMilitary / Veteran, Medical / Health Issues, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Self Esteem, Autism, Addiction, Sleep / Insomnia, Eating Disorder, Life Transition, Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Self-Harming, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Career Counseling, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), Chronic Illness/Pain, Divorce, Grief, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Domestic Abuse, LGBTQIA+, Men’s Issues, Sex Therapy, Women’s Issues, ADHD, Sexual Abuse, Bipolar Disorder, Anger Management, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

ApproachesChristian Counseling, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, Play Therapy, Relational, Attachment-Based, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Person-Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based Therapy