- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Missouri
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Anger management
- Focus
- Bipolar disorder
About Gage
Gage Herrington is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri with ten years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people manage painful and disruptive issues like trauma, anger, bipolar disorder, grief, eating concerns, and parenting stress. Gage approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and straightforward support.
Over his career he has worked with people facing severe and persistent mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. He also addresses self-harm thoughts and behaviors and offers coaching-style support for life transitions and coping skills.
Background and approach
He adapts conversation and care to match each person's situation and goals. In sessions he keeps language plain and practical. He helps people name patterns, try small changes, and practice new ways of coping.
Sessions can include problem-solving, emotion regulation strategies, and focused planning for everyday challenges. Parents who are feeling overwhelmed or stuck can find a straightforward partner in him. He assists with parenting-related strain and helps people work through conflict and communication problems tied to family life.
The emphasis is on useful steps that fit a person's routine. Gage encourages people to take the first step toward change and stays focused on empowerment. He will work with each client to shape a plan that feels doable and relevant to their needs.
What Gage works with
Everything Gage lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Gage helps people with.
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Antisocial personality
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Intellectual disability
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Personality disorders
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
Approaches for practical change and flexible online care
Gage uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and real-life problem solving. One common approach emphasizes emotion regulation and coping skills to help manage intense feelings such as anger, panic, or grief. This involves learning simple techniques to notice emotional triggers and try new responses that reduce reactivity.Another approach centers on behavioral planning and structured problem-solving for mood disorders and daily functioning. It breaks larger problems into small steps, builds routines, and tests changes in a gradual way to see what helps. These methods are often useful for people dealing with bipolar symptoms, eating concerns, or major life adjustments.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and past experiences, then shape a plan together. That plan can shift over time as needs change and progress is reviewed.
Online work is offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care fit busy lives. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can be used for brief check-ins or coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around family, work, or other commitments.
Questions people ask about Gage
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He helps people with trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, grief, eating concerns, and parenting stress, among other issues. Additional focuses include mood disorders, self-harm thoughts, and communication problems.
What is the therapist's style in sessions?
The approach is direct and practical, using plain language and problem-solving. Sessions often focus on emotion management, coping strategies, and actionable steps clients can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
He has ten years of professional work in clinical settings supporting people with a range of concerns, including severe and persistent mental illnesses.
What credentials and location are listed for this counselor?
He holds an LPC credential and practices in Missouri. The listing uses the credential exactly as provided.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
People can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs and schedule.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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