Works with
- Anger
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
How Michael works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Colorado
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Michael
Michael Penkaty is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado who helps people with relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, parenting stress, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. He frames therapy as a partnership and respects each person's perspective. His style is straightforward and practical so people can make changes that matter in daily life.
Michael emphasizes clear steps and simple skills in sessions.
Background and approach
He listens first and helps people name what they want to change. Together they set small, realistic goals and practice tools between meetings. Sessions focus on what a person can do next, not on blaming or reliving old hurts.
He draws from approaches that include cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness to help with upsetting thoughts and strong emotions. Emotion-focused methods are used when relationships and closeness are the main concern. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people choose actions that match their values even when feelings are intense.
Clients can expect calm, direct conversation and practical exercises. Michael aims to make concepts easy to use in real situations like parenting moments, arguments, or mood dips. He encourages steady progress over quick fixes.
With ten years of experience, Michael combines hands-on techniques with a respectful, person-centered attitude. He works in English and practices in Colorado. He does not take international clients.
What Michael works with
Everything Michael lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Michael's practice.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
Approaches Michael lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that fit their values; this can be useful for anger, motivation, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and trying practical behavior changes to shift mood and reactions; it works well for depression, anxiety, and obsessive thoughts. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist follows the person's lead and helps them find their own solutions.Michael treats the choice of approach as a collaborative process. He will talk through options with each person and together they will pick methods that match the person's needs, goals, and comfort level. If an approach needs adjusting, he will adapt it so sessions stay useful and relevant.
Online sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences. Video is good for deeper conversations and practicing skills in real time, phone can be easier when internet bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can work for short check-ins or quick coaching between sessions. These options help people access regular support while balancing work, parenting, or other commitments.
Questions people ask about Michael
What problems does he help with?
He supports people facing relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, intimacy difficulties, parenting stress, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. He listens, helps set practical steps, and uses simple exercises to practice between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of professional experience working with a range of concerns related to relationships, mood, and coping.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Colorado and practices there.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He meets with people via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.