- Anxiety and panic
- ADHD and focus
- Trauma and PTSD
About Abbey
Abbey Tulgestke is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with five years of clinical experience. He works with people who face stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and attention challenges such as ADHD. Abbey invites straightforward conversations about what is making life harder right now.
He focuses on practical, skills-based work that helps with day-to-day functioning. Sessions often address panic attacks, mood fluctuations, problems with concentration and memory, and feelings of isolation or low motivation. Abbey also supports people dealing with relationship wounds such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, divorce and separation, and communication struggles.
Sessions look at concrete patterns - how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact in stressful moments. He looks for small changes that can reduce overwhelm and build steadier routines. When past hurts are part of the picture, he helps people name what happened and find ways to manage strong reactions.
Abbey pays attention to issues tied to body image, guilt and shame, control struggles, and impulsivity. He also offers support around life transitions, pregnancy and childbirth, and questions about life purpose. The work blends practical coping strategies with space to make sense of personal history.
People meet him for focused, problem-solving sessions and for longer work on recurring patterns. He requests that new clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first appointment to begin.
Evidence-based methods and online care
Abbey works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thinking and building practical skills. Cognitive-style approaches help identify thought patterns that increase anxiety or worsen mood, and teach steps to test and shift those thoughts. These methods are useful for panic, social anxiety, low mood, and stress management.He also uses behavioral strategies to change routines and reactions. That can include gradual exposure to feared situations for phobias and panic, activity planning to address depression, and focus tools for ADHD that target organization and attention. These strategies are concrete and aim to reduce distress in everyday situations.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative part of the work. Abbey will review your goals and try methods that fit your needs, adjusting techniques as progress is tracked. He frames treatment as a process where client feedback guides what comes next.
Session format details are not specified in his biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with him after completing the matching questionnaire about which session rhythm and format would work best for your schedule.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD-related focus issues, plus related topics like panic attacks and isolation.
How would he describe his approach in sessions?
He uses practical, skills-based work that looks at thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.
What experience does he bring?
He has five years of professional counseling experience working with the concerns listed in his profile.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.