For his entire career, first as an investigative reporter and then as a professor, Michael Gougis always has sought the truth. And the only way to see things for what they are is to listen, to learn, and to bring to the table an understanding that comes from research and experience.

For those who he has worked with as a recovery coach, he brings a sympathetic ear and a heartfelt concern for their well-being. Knowing when to listen, when to advise, and when to share a common experience are skills honed over years of working with others who are struggling with a wide variety of addictive, compulsive behavior.

He brings a lifetime of research, study and analysis to those he works with, as well as his own experiences and the personal experiences of those he has known.

“My therapist said something I never have forgotten: Everyone needs someone to hold up a mirror so they can see themselves as they really are. I help people see what they cannot see for themselves, and help them take their first steps toward changing their behavior and starting to build a positive, satisfying life.”

- Michael Gougis