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Michael Powers

41 years helping people build emotional resilience

LPC Michigan

Experience
41 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
Languages
English
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About Michael

Michael Powers is an LPC based in Michigan with 41 years of clinical experience helping people manage a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

Background and approach

He works with clients dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, addictions, grief, sleeping and eating difficulties, ADHD, and challenges with self-esteem and coping with life changes. His practice also attends to issues like abandonment, attachment and communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress.

Grounded in evidence-informed methods, Michael emphasizes practical skills and collaborative exploration to help people recognize patterns, reduce symptoms, and build more effective coping strategies. He integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems to tailor work to each person's needs.

Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, strengthening motivation for change, and processing traumatic material when appropriate. Michael aims to create a respectful therapeutic relationship that honors each client’s values and life experience while encouraging clearer communication and emotional resilience.

His long clinical background supports a steady, experienced presence for those seeking guidance through difficult transitions and persistent emotional concerns.

Using evidence-informed approaches in online therapy



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning; it is often used for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and related mood concerns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people strengthen their own motivation to change behaviors such as substance use or other problematic patterns by exploring ambivalence and building commitment.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Michael works together with clients to determine which methods best fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative decision making guides whether sessions emphasize skills training, trauma processing, motivational work, or exploration of internal parts and patterns.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to maintain continuity of care from different locations within Michigan. These formats allow therapists and clients to continue consistent work on coping strategies, symptom management, and personal growth without needing to meet in person, while supporting accessibility and convenience.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
He addresses stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, family issues, grief, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD, along with related focus areas such as abandonment, attachment, communication, and panic disorder.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
He uses practical, evidence-informed approaches and works collaboratively to identify thought and behavior patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of his approach, combined with Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems depending on client needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 41 years of clinical experience to his practice, offering long-term professional perspective on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is licensed as an LPC with licence number MI LPC 6401002664 and practices in Michigan.
Which languages does he provide services in and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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