- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Law enforcement trauma
About Wayne
Wayne Groves is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 25 years of experience. He practices in Michigan and works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, anger, self-esteem problems, and parenting concerns.
Groves aims to help people increase self-awareness and understand how past events affect current behavior. He focuses on practical steps that improve daily functioning. Sessions often address obstacles that interfere with work, relationships, or routine tasks.
His background includes a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Creighton University and clinical work in Nebraska and Michigan. He has training related to law enforcement trauma and experience with concerns faced by police survivors.
Groves combines client-centered work with structured methods. He draws on cognitive behavioral strategies, existential ideas about meaning, motivational interviewing techniques for change, and trauma-focused approaches where needed. This mix is used to address problems from substance struggles to grief and workplace stress.
In sessions he looks for ways to turn obstacles into opportunities. He helps people set concrete goals, practice new coping skills, and rethink unhelpful patterns. The aim is better day-to-day coping and clearer decisions about next steps.
People coming for anger concerns can expect a direct, practical focus on triggers, reactions, and alternatives. He also supports people dealing with first responder issues, military-related concerns, and complex life transitions.
How his approaches are used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients feel heard and can explore what matters to them. This approach helps people clarify values, see patterns, and decide on practical steps for change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. In plain terms it helps identify unhelpful thoughts, test them, and try new behaviors to reduce anger, anxiety, or depression.
Trauma-focused work targets how past events continue to affect daily life. It uses methods to reduce distress from traumatic memories and to build coping skills for triggers and flashbacks.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk about goals, try methods that fit the problem, and adjust based on what helps. Clients take an active role in choosing techniques and tracking progress.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people work from a quieter location or use video or audio in ways that suit their situation.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, anger, self-esteem, parenting and related issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style blends client-centered listening with structured methods like CBT and motivational interviewing to produce practical steps for change.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of counseling experience, including work in Nebraska and Michigan and training related to law enforcement trauma.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Michigan. He also has a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Creighton University.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients according to the profile information provided.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.