Abbey Tulgestke , LPC

Abbey Tulgestke is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression. He focuses on practical steps clients can use right away. Abbey emphasizes each person’s strengths and treats them as the expert of their own story.

He brings five years of clinical experience to sessions. Abbey works with concerns such as attention and focus difficulties related to ADHD, low self-esteem, panic, and mood problems. He also addresses issues tied to relationships and life transitions like abandonment, attachment struggles, divorce and separation, and pregnancy and childbirth.

In a typical session Abbey listens first and helps clients set small, achievable goals. He uses approaches grounded in research to reduce symptoms and build coping skills. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at helping clients notice what works for them.

Aby supports people dealing with guilt, shame, impulsivity, isolation, and trouble communicating. He also helps those wrestling with body image, forgiveness, and finding life purpose. Abbey tailors his work to the specific problems each person brings.

Starting therapy with Abbey involves a brief matching process and scheduling that fits the client. His practice offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make ongoing care easier to fit into busy lives.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Abbey uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach emphasizes teaching coping skills for anxiety and panic attacks, helping people notice triggers and practice short exercises to reduce symptoms. Another approach targets trauma and post-traumatic stress by working on safety, grounding, and step-by-step processing so memories feel less overwhelming.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Abbey treats the client as the expert on their own experience and will collaborate to identify which techniques fit goals and preferences. He often starts with simple tools and adjusts methods as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations and longer skill-building sessions. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for quick reflections, coping prompts, or staying connected between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and different routines.