Ken Powers , MD, LCSW-C, LCSW

Ken Powers is a strength-based clinical social worker and medical doctor with 30 years of experience helping people navigate mood, trauma, relationship, and life-change challenges. He holds an MD, which indicates medical training, and both LCSW-C and LCSW credentials, which signify licensed clinical social work qualifications. Drawing on a blend of evidence-informed methods, he focuses on building from clients' existing strengths while addressing concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting, self-esteem, career transitions, and coping with life changes.

Ken works with children, teenagers, adults, and parents, offering a collaborative, person-centered approach that encourages clients to explore patterns, test new strategies, and uncover practical ways to move forward. He integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-focused techniques with a client-centered stance to tailor sessions to each individual's needs and goals. Over the course of treatment, he aims to help clients develop clearer insight, build coping skills, and make new discoveries about themselves that support lasting change.

Each session is intended to be a step toward greater understanding and resilience. Ken approaches therapy with respect for the client’s experience and a focus on practical, strength-based work that aligns therapeutic tools with real-life challenges in Maryland and beyond.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Ken Powers

Ken Powers combines client-centered therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support clients in understanding their experiences and developing practical strategies for change. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, listening, and collaboration so clients can explore their values and strengths while setting goals that matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is often useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood regulation.

He also uses trauma-focused therapy when past traumatic experiences are affecting present well-being. Trauma-focused methods help process traumatic memories and reduce their impact on daily functioning while building skills to manage symptoms and triggers.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ken works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit work, family, and other commitments. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations, maintain continuity of care, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable and effective for each client.