Michael Powers , LPC

Michael Powers, LPC, brings 41 years of clinical experience to his work supporting people through depression, anxiety, trauma, and a range of mood and behavioral concerns. He combines seasoned clinical skill with a compassionate, respectful stance that honors each person’s beliefs and values while helping them build practical coping strategies and stronger communication patterns.

Working with individuals facing social anxiety, isolation, attachment difficulties, panic attacks, grief, or struggles with guilt and shame, he focuses on uncovering underlying emotional patterns and promoting emotional resilience. His practice emphasizes collaborative exploration - partnering with each person to identify goals, develop healthier responses to stress, and pursue meaningful personal change.

As an LPC - a Licensed Professional Counselor trained to provide therapeutic assessment and treatment - Michael draws on evidence-informed methods to guide clients through recovery and growth. He offers support for issues that include addictions, bipolar disorder, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, anger, and family relationship challenges. Whether addressing trauma, helping with forgiveness, or supporting someone through a major life transition, he aims to walk alongside clients with steady professional guidance and empathy.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Michael uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and skills-focused, and it often helps with anxiety, depression, panic, and many everyday stressors.

Trauma-Focused Therapy is another key approach he uses when past traumatic events affect current functioning. This work aims to reduce the hold of traumatic memories and symptoms while supporting emotional regulation and safety.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michael works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and he tailors methods over time so therapy fits the individual. Licensed professionals can offer different tools, and he will help determine which ones align best with a client’s situation.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit changing schedules and needs. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and integrate therapy into a busy life while still working with a trained therapist.