- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Trauma-focused work
About Michael
Michael Powers is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 41 years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, mood disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, and problems with sleep and eating. He also supports those coping with ADHD, self-esteem issues, and life changes.
He uses practical, evidence-based approaches in sessions. Michael helps people spot patterns that keep them stuck and practices new ways of responding. Conversations focus on concrete skills for managing strong feelings and improving everyday functioning.
Sessions often include exercises drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to challenge unhelpful thoughts and change behavior. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find reasons and momentum for change. Trauma-Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems are used when past events or internal parts need attention.
Michael pays attention to how relationships, abandonment, attachment, and communication shape emotional struggles. He addresses issues like control, impulsivity, guilt and shame, and isolation in clear, step-by-step ways. Work may involve learning grounding techniques, building better communication habits, and practicing new routines for sleep and eating.
People meet him for help with panic and social anxiety, for processing post-traumatic stress, or for support after losses. He guides clients toward manageable changes and helps them weigh options for moving forward.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Michael uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thought and behavior patterns. CBT sessions typically involve setting clear goals, practicing skills between meetings, and tracking progress to reduce anxiety or mood symptoms.He also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their reasons for change. That approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and building momentum so clients feel more ready to try new behaviors.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Michael will discuss options and decide collaboratively which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as needed over time.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can use a break at work or at home more easily. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises and motivational strategies to remote sessions so the same practical tasks and skill practice can continue outside appointments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
41+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, mood disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, and related issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is practical and collaborative, focusing on identifying patterns, practicing new responses, and building concrete skills for managing emotions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 41 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan.
Which languages are supported and can he work with people outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.