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- CBT
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Michael
Michael Powers, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan, has 41 years of clinical experience. He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, addiction concerns, grief, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, and related issues like anger and self-esteem. He describes his approach in practical terms: talking through patterns, building coping skills, and improving communication.
Powers uses methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. He focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, addressing trauma responses, and strengthening internal resources. Sessions emphasize concrete strategies clients can try between meetings.
He tends to work in a collaborative way. That means he and the client set goals, review progress, and adjust plans as needed. Sessions include skill practice, problem-solving, and discussion of emotional triggers.
Parents and others reading on a phone should know he pays attention to everyday functioning. He helps with panic attacks, social anxiety, isolation, attachment concerns, communication problems, impulsivity, and control issues. He also addresses feelings of guilt, shame, abandonment, and the process of forgiveness.
With four decades of practice, Powers draws on long clinical experience while focusing on present problems. He aims to help clients manage symptoms and build routines that reduce distress. To begin, readers are asked to use the service button to see online therapy options and schedule an initial session.
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Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and many mood-related problems.Trauma-Focused Therapy attends directly to the effects of traumatic events and the ways those experiences shape reactions today. This approach is aimed at reducing trauma symptoms and improving daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking. The therapist’s methods translate to remote work by focusing on skills practice, thought tracking, problem-solving, and processing traumatic material in paced steps. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, support shorter check-ins when needed, and allow people to use tools like worksheets and behavioral experiments between meetings.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
41+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, grief, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, and related issues like anger and self-esteem.
What style of therapy does he use?
The practice uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems with a focus on practical coping skills and communication.
How much experience does he have?
He has 41 years of clinical experience.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.