- 41 years experience
- Practical coping strategies
- Trauma informed approach
About Michael
Michael Powers is a licensed professional counselor with 41 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, panic attacks, and mood difficulties. He writes and talks in straightforward terms and offers calm, steady support when emotions feel overwhelming. People come to him for help with depression, trauma, addictions, grief, and sleep problems as well as for support with self-esteem and life changes.
He aims for a respectful, practical style in sessions. He listens first and helps people notice patterns that keep problems going. Then he works with them to try small, doable changes that can ease symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.
Michael uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test them out in life. He also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy to address painful memories and on Internal Family Systems to help people understand different parts of themselves. Motivational Interviewing is part of his toolbox for building momentum when change feels hard.
Sessions focus on what someone is facing now and the next steps they can take. He pays attention to attachment and communication issues, abandonment concerns, guilt and shame, and struggles with impulsivity or isolation. The approach is collaborative - he and the client set goals together and track progress.
Michael practices in Michigan and conducts therapy in English. He does not accept international clients. If you want straightforward guidance for panic disorder or ongoing anxiety, he can help you explore practical strategies and steady support.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Many clients find Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helpful for panic and anxiety because it focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors that keep symptoms active. CBT helps break down worrying cycles and tests out new ways of thinking and acting. Trauma-Focused Therapy helps when past events continue to affect current life by offering ways to process difficult memories and reduce their hold on daily functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, history, and what feels manageable. Together they decide which methods to use and adjust the plan as progress is made, keeping the process collaborative and practical.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time so appointments are simpler to keep. Licensed professionals can use these flexible arrangements to maintain continuity of care and keep therapeutic momentum while adapting to each person's schedule and needs.
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Experience
41+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma, addictions, grief, sleep problems, self-esteem struggles, and related mood issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and collaborative. He listens, helps identify unhelpful patterns, and works with clients on small, realistic changes.
What background and experience does he bring?
He has 41 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns and offers long-term clinical perspective.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.