- client-centered therapy
- mindfulness practice
- solution-focused work
About Dale
Dale Potter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 18 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and anger. He also supports people facing relationship strain, grief, issues around intimacy, and career or life changes.
Dale uses straightforward conversation to help people understand what's driving their reactions. He adapts sessions to each person's needs and prefers practical, doable steps rather than lengthy theory. Clients can expect a mix of listening, reflection, and simple practices to try between meetings.
He draws on client-centered methods to keep the focus on the person's goals. Mindfulness techniques are used to notice thoughts and bodily signals that fuel anger or anxiety. Solution-focused ideas help people identify small, achievable changes that make daily life easier.
Dale has worked with people from LGBTQ communities and with those who carry religious or spiritual conflict after leaving faith traditions. His background includes supporting neurodivergent people, those with learning differences, and people coping with the aftermath of trauma.
Sessions are practical and down-to-earth. Dale describes his approach as eclectic and creative, open to new ways of thinking when standard answers fall short. He encourages regular check-ins on what is and isn't helping so plans can be adjusted.
He asks people to begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s priorities. In practice this means the therapist follows what matters most to the client and shapes sessions around those goals. It helps when someone needs a space to talk through recurring anger or relationship strain without being steered away from their concerns.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to notice thoughts, feelings, and bodily signals as they arise. These skills can reduce the intensity of anger and anxiety by making reactions easier to recognize and slow down. Mindfulness exercises are short and can be practiced between sessions to build steadier responses over time.
Finding the most useful approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try different techniques, and adjust what they do based on what helps. That collaborative process helps people test what actually makes a difference for their day-to-day life.
Confirm current online session options before booking since specific formats were not listed in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when helpful, and remove travel time. Some people find audio-only sessions reduce the pressure of being on camera, while others prefer face-to-face conversation by video; the therapist will discuss what suits the client’s routine and needs.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and related issues such as grief, relationship strain, ADHD, and addiction concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is practical and conversational. He uses listening, reflection, and simple practices to try between sessions.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 18 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mental health and life-change concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Michigan.
Which languages and regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. He is based in Michigan and does not accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the profile.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.