Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
How Michael works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Years in practice
- 41
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Michael
Michael Powers is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 41 years of experience who helps people manage stress, anger, anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood problems. He also supports people dealing with addictions, sleep and eating concerns, and the strain of major life changes. He uses straightforward language and a calm presence during sessions.
Clients can expect a practical, problem-solving style that still makes room for emotion. He listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and then works with each person to try small, testable changes.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on skills that can be used between meetings, like breathing techniques, clearer communication, or step-by-step plans to handle strong feelings. Michael draws on several evidence-based approaches to guide sessions. He may use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons for change and build momentum. For people who have been hurt by trauma, he uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address painful memories and reactions at a manageable pace. He also incorporates aspects of Internal Family Systems to help people understand different internal parts and their roles.
His work is collaborative: clients set goals and he helps track progress. Sessions are offered in English and take place with a range of online formats. Michael practices in Michigan and draws on decades of experience to keep things practical and grounded.
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Michael lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How his approaches work in online therapy
Michael often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and many daily stressors because it breaks problems into smaller, manageable steps.He also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to help people process painful memories at a pace they can handle. That approach focuses on reducing the intensity of traumatic reactions and building coping skills to manage triggers.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adjust methods as needed. Clients help set the pace and choose which tools to keep using.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for a fuller conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is low or for a quick check-in. Live chat and messaging suit brief updates, homework review, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and to keep momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about Michael
What kinds of concerns does Michael address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, addictions, grief, sleep and eating issues, ADHD, and related concerns such as shame, impulsivity, and isolation.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and collaborative, combining problem-solving with emotional support and goal-setting. Sessions focus on skills people can use between meetings.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
He has 41 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mood, trauma, and behavioral concerns. That background shapes a steady, experienced approach to common problems.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to therapist availability.