- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Michael
Michael Penkaty is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with ten years of experience. He works with people who are facing relationship problems, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related challenges. He also supports people dealing with parenting stress, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes.
Michael takes a straightforward, person-focused approach. He treats the client as the expert on their own life and uses that knowledge to guide sessions. Conversations are practical and direct, aimed at clarifying patterns that keep problems stuck and finding small, useful shifts.
His work draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at how emotions and attachment patterns shape interactions. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when those approaches fit a person’s goals. Mindfulness and client-centered ideas appear in his work to slow things down and center the client’s perspective.
Michael has experience with multicultural concerns, obsessive thoughts and compulsions, and personality-related difficulties. He helps people name what they’re feeling and try out different ways of responding to old patterns. Sessions typically focus on short-term, actionable changes as well as longer-term shifts in how people connect with others.
People who choose Michael can expect clear communication and a practical focus on day-to-day problems. To begin, clients use the listing site process to match and schedule a first session. Michael provides services in English for adults living in Colorado.
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotions and attachment patterns. It helps people notice key feelings and how those feelings affect connections with others. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and focus on values-driven actions to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and behavior, and uses short exercises to test new ways of acting and thinking.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Michael collaborates with each person to decide what methods fit their goals and preferences. He uses the first sessions to clarify whether EFT, ACT, CBT, or a mix of those approaches feels most useful for the problem at hand.
Session format details from his original biography are not specified here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, or reduce travel time around work and family responsibilities. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises and between-session tasks for remote sessions so people can practice skills in everyday settings.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, parenting stress, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, person-centered style that treats the client as the expert on their story and focuses on practical, day-to-day changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of professional experience working in counseling and related settings.
What credential and location does he hold?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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