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Michael Powers

Michael Powers

LPC

Michigan

Practical support for difficult emotional challenges

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Michigan / 6401002664
Experience
41 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan

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    • Motivational approach
    • Practical coping steps
    • Long clinical experience

    About Michael

    Michael Powers is an LPC who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, addictions, and trauma. He works with concerns like panic attacks, sleep and eating struggles, anger, ADHD, grief, and low self-esteem. He also supports those coping with family strain, communication problems, abandonment, and feelings of isolation.

    He keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He listens first, then helps clients set small, realistic goals. Motivational Interviewing is part of his toolbox to support change and build motivation. He also uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy as needed.

    With 41 years of clinical work, he brings a long history of hands-on experience to sessions. That experience informs how he helps people spot patterns, manage impulses, and handle intense emotions without overwhelming clients with theory.

    In meetings he focuses on clear steps people can try between sessions. That might mean short behavioral experiments, communication practice, or ways to reduce worry and improve sleep. He pays attention to how past attachment and abandonment issues shape current reactions.

    Michael works in Michigan and conducts sessions in English. People start by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling according to the clinician's availability. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

  2. How his approaches guide online therapy

    Michael often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people build internal motivation for change. That approach focuses on listening, reflecting a person’s goals, and guiding small steps toward new habits. It can be helpful for addictions, avoidance, or when someone feels stuck.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is another approach he commonly uses. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood swings, and improve sleep. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past events continue to affect daily life, offering ways to process painful memories and reduce their hold on current behavior.

    Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what has helped in the past and what feels doable now, then adjust the plan over time.

    Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten the time spent commuting, and allow check-ins that focus on specific goals. Some formats are simpler for brief follow-ups or when camera time is limited, while other sessions may allow more in-depth work.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

    Experience

    41+ years

    Listed in

    Michigan

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does he address?

    He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, trauma, grief, sleep and eating problems, and related issues such as shame, impulsivity, and social anxiety.

    What is his therapeutic style like?

    He uses a practical, goal-focused style that starts with listening and then setting achievable steps. Sessions emphasize motivation, behavior change, and clearer communication.

    How much clinical experience does he have?

    He brings 41 years of clinical experience to his work, drawing on long practice to help people recognize patterns and try new coping skills.

    What are his credentials and where is he located?

    He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.

    Which languages are supported?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Does he work with international clients?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How is cost handled?

    Session cost varies with location and clinician availability; services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I get started?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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