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Ken Powers

Experienced clinician blending CBT and strengths work

MD, LCSW-C, LCSW Maryland

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Ken

Ken Powers is a clinician whose career spans three decades, blending social work and medical training to support people facing a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

He holds MD, LCSW-C, and LCSW credentials and has concentrated much of his practice on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, trauma-focused methods, and client-centered work. Over 30 years he has helped clients explore how personal strengths can be applied to manage stress, mood concerns, trauma history, addiction issues, and relationship struggles.

His style emphasizes collaboration and self-discovery, guiding clients to deepen insight and experiment with new ways of coping between sessions. Ken frames therapy as a practical process in which clients and therapist notice patterns, test alternatives, and build skills for day-to-day life transitions such as career shifts, parenting challenges, grief, and changes in mood or behavior.

He aims for each session to produce useful perspective and steps clients can try outside the therapy room. Working from Maryland, Ken offers services grounded in evidence-informed techniques while adapting to each person's preferences and goals.

He provides care in English and organizes sessions to fit different schedules and communication styles, helping people move toward clearer priorities and more effective coping strategies.

How evidence-informed approaches translate to online care

Ken commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered practices. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured exercises and practical skill-building, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and stress-related concerns. Trauma-Focused Therapy attends to the effects of traumatic experiences and uses targeted interventions to process trauma responses and reduce their impact on daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person's perspective and strengths, creating space for exploration and personal meaning making.

Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to evaluate goals, preferences, and the nature of the presenting issues, and then tailors session focus and techniques accordingly. That collaborative stance helps ensure the chosen approaches fit the individual's needs rather than applying a single method by default.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to access therapy despite scheduling or geographic constraints. These options allow for flexible timing, continued momentum between sessions through messaging, and the ability to practice coping skills in the contexts where clients live and work, supporting steady progress toward clearer priorities and better day-to-day coping.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ken commonly address in sessions?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting, self esteem, career issues, and coping with life changes.
What is Ken's general therapeutic approach and style?
His approach combines client-centered principles with cognitive behavioral and trauma-focused techniques, emphasizing collaboration, skill-building, and helping clients discover and use their strengths.
How much clinical experience does he bring?
Ken has 30 years of experience working in clinical settings and has used a range of evidence-informed methods throughout his career.
What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
He holds MD, LCSW-C, and LCSW credentials with listings MD LCSW-C 15617 and VA LCSW 0904007035, and he practices in Maryland.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Ken provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences and schedules.
How are costs structured for therapy with him?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Virginia, Maryland

Languages

English