Ken Powers, MD, LCSW-C, LCSW

Ken Powers is an experienced clinician who brings three decades of practice to his work in Maryland. He holds an MD and is a licensed clinical social worker with both LCSW-C and LCSW credentials. Ken meets people where they are and focuses on clear, practical steps during sessions.

He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, and trauma-focused approaches to address stress, anxiety, depression, and related concerns. Sessions are straightforward and task-focused when needed. He helps people spot unhelpful thinking, try new behaviors, and build on strengths.

Ken offers support for a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, bipolar mood struggles, anger, and panic attacks. He also works with concerns about relationships, parenting stress, career changes, and self-esteem. Communication problems and men's issues are additional areas he often addresses.

In therapy, Ken aims to make each session useful and understandable. He supports people in developing coping tools and clearer communication. Over time the goal is to see practical differences in daily life.

His style blends direct practical techniques with a respectful, person-centered stance. People can expect a collaborative focus on goals, homework when helpful, and regular check-ins about progress. Ken’s approach is adaptable to different needs and life situations.

How Ken’s Approaches Translate to Online Sessions

Ken often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT works well for anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and stress by breaking problems into manageable steps.

He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting each person's own goals. This approach helps people feel heard and more able to make changes at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Ken works collaboratively to choose methods that match the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. He checks in regularly and adjusts the plan if something isn’t working.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different situations. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and demonstration of techniques. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Chat and messaging options offer quick exchanges, brief check-ins, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day and to continue work from different locations.