Michael Powers, LPC

Michael Powers is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 41 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders. He works with clients facing issues such as panic attacks, addictions, grief, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and ADHD. He writes plainly and focuses on clear steps people can take to feel better.

In sessions he listens first and then helps people identify patterns that keep problems going. He uses straightforward tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also addresses relationship struggles like attachment and communication problems so clients can feel more connected and less isolated.

Michael blends practical, evidence-informed strategies with an eye toward each person's values and goals. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and shift thought-behavior cycles. He also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change and Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the effects of past harm.

His work often centers on puzzles like impulsivity, control issues, guilt, and forgiveness. He helps people set realistic goals, practice new skills between sessions, and track small changes that add up over time. The tone is direct but compassionate, aimed at moving forward rather than getting stuck.

Michael offers sessions that fit different needs, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. He sees clients in Michigan, conducts sessions in English, and does not accept international clients.

Approaches for online work and practical care

Michael uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change the thoughts and actions that keep problems alive. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, sleep issues, and mood regulation by teaching clear skills to test and shift unhelpful beliefs.

He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help clients find their own reasons for change. That approach focuses on listening, drawing out motivation, and setting goals that feel achievable. For people struggling with addictions, procrastination, or stuckness, it helps build momentum from small steps.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Michael will talk through what feels important, try methods that match your goals, and adjust as work progresses. You and he collaborate on priorities, homework between sessions, and how to measure progress.

Online sessions can fit different needs and schedules. Video calls let you work face to face from wherever you are. Phone sessions can be a quick option when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging can support ongoing reflection between meetings and provide flexible ways to touch base. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and daily life.