Michael Powers - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

41 years experience

About Michael Powers

As a licensed therapist with over four decades of clinical experience, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice focuses on addressing challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and mood disorders, and suicide prevention with a compassionate approach rooted in understanding and healing.

I offer a supportive therapeutic environment that honors individual experiences, particularly for those seeking guidance through social anxiety, isolation, attachment challenges, and personal growth. My approach is deeply respectful of personal beliefs and values, with a commitment to helping clients develop healthier communication patterns and emotional resilience.

Drawing from extensive clinical expertise, I work collaboratively with clients to explore underlying emotional patterns, develop coping strategies, and support meaningful personal transformation. Whether you’re struggling with panic attacks, guilt, shame, or seeking pathways to forgiveness, I’m dedicated to walking alongside you with empathy and professional guidance.

Licenses

LPC

6401002664

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Grief
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

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

Clinical Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Internal Family Systems
Motivational Interviewing
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

9 Reviews

“Respectful and insightful from the very beginning. He even incorporated my physical health into the plan, because a healthy body is key to a healthy mind.”

“He’s attentive, kind, and full of advice”

“Mike has been a great help to me. In rough times I found Mike and was blessed that he was the first therapist I found and worked with my need. Since he has been a great resource I work through life, self-doubt, and struggles.”

“Mike is a rockstar”

“My therapist is very supportive and helping me learn how to listen to thoughts and not feelings.”

“I like that Mike can help me see things from a different perspective.”

“I’ve really enjoyed my first few sessions with Mike. He’s knowledgeable, straight-to-the-point and listens well. I was thankful he shared some applicable advice and information right off the bat.”

“Very good listener and always try’s to help.”

“He is incredibly knowledgeable and offers tools and examples for a lot of different situations. He is very easy to talk to and he even uses my personal interest to help me understand different concepts.”

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