About Michael
Michael Penkaty is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado. He helps people facing relationship strain, parenting stress, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Michael emphasizes practical steps and respectful listening to help people move forward.
He uses clear, straightforward methods in sessions. Michael leans on cognitive behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thinking patterns. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take manageable action.
How Michael works
Sessions include client-centered listening so each person sets the pace. Emotionally-Focused Therapy tools help when partners or close relationships need more connection. Mindfulness practices are offered to reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.
Michael brings ten years of professional experience in counseling work. He treats multicultural concerns, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and personality disorder challenges as part of a broader treatment plan. He meets people where they are and works with their strengths.
People who start with him can expect a collaborative plan. Michael helps set practical goals and tracks progress in simple steps. He encourages small changes that fit daily life and helps adjust approaches if something is not working.
Michael lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Michael works with
The areas below are the ones Michael selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Intimacy-related issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Self esteem
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Colorado |
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Online support options
How Michael's Approaches Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful actions even when emotions are hard. It is useful for people who want to live by their values despite stress or difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns with practical exercises and homework to reduce symptoms and improve daily routines. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people deepen emotional connection and repair patterns of disconnection in close relationships; it can be useful when partners or loved ones need clearer emotional communication.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Michael will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has worked before. He collaborates on a plan and adjusts methods if something is not helping, so therapy stays practical and goal-focused.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can fit into a shorter break or use less bandwidth, and chat or text are useful for brief check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and maintain regular contact with a licensed professional.
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