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Michael Powers

LPC

Michael Powers , LPC

Therapist in Michigan

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About Michael

Michael Powers is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 41 years of clinical experience supporting people through complex emotional challenges. He focuses on depression, anxiety, trauma and mood disorders and brings a deeply compassionate approach to work that includes suicide prevention and relief from overwhelming symptoms.

He provides a therapeutic environment that respects individual values and lived experience, offering particular support for those coping with social anxiety, isolation, attachment difficulties, and the long road of personal growth. Michael emphasizes practical skills for healthier communication and stronger emotional resilience while attending to issues such as panic attacks, guilt, shame, and the search for forgiveness.

Drawing on extensive experience, he collaborates with clients to explore underlying emotional patterns, introduce coping strategies, and encourage meaningful change. His practice blends professional rigor with empathetic presence, guiding clients through grief, relationship struggles, addictions, sleep and eating concerns, and transitions that require new coping resources. Throughout his work, Michael aims to walk alongside people with steady support and clear clinical guidance.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Michael Powers integrates several well-established approaches into online work to address a range of concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, and sleep difficulties. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing traumatic memories and improving safety and regulation so that traumatic experiences interfere less with daily life. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, person-centered method that helps individuals resolve ambivalence and strengthen their own motivation for change, often useful for addictions and behavior change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michael works collaboratively with each person to identify goals, assess which methods fit best, and adjust the plan over time based on needs and preferences. This helps ensure the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people balancing busy schedules or mobility limits. Video calls recreate face-to-face interaction, phone sessions provide flexibility, and live chat or text-based messaging allow ongoing support between sessions. These options can make it easier to maintain consistent care while fitting therapy into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Michael Powers have?

Michael Powers has 41 years of clinical experience.

Is Michael Powers a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credential LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor). License details: MI LPC 6401002664.

In which languages does Michael Powers provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English.

Where is Michael Powers located?

He is located in Michigan.

How can I work with Michael Powers as my therapist?

You can work with Michael Powers through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Michael Powers work with international clients?

Michael Powers does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Michael Powers cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English

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