- Strengths focused
- Practical tools
- Values driven
About Michael
Michael Penkaty is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Colorado who helps people with relationship challenges, family conflict, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. He believes people know their own stories and brings a respectful, straightforward presence to sessions. Taking the first step can feel hard, and he acknowledges that courage is required to begin.
In session he centers the person's goals and strengths. Conversations focus on clear, practical steps as well as understanding patterns that keep problems repeating. He mixes thoughtful listening with techniques drawn from several therapy approaches to help people notice what matters and make changes that fit their life.
Michael has 10 years of professional experience and works from Colorado as an LPC. His background includes helping clients through trauma, relationship repair, and emotional challenges linked to anxiety and depression. He attends to multicultural issues and can address obsessive or rigid patterns related to obsessions, compulsions, and personality concerns.
He uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness practices, Emotionally-Focused work, and a client-centered stance. That blend supports both skill-building and deeper emotional processing depending on what a person needs.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person. He encourages people to notice their values, set manageable goals, and practice habits that support better mood and clearer relationships.
In session he centers the person's goals and strengths. Conversations focus on clear, practical steps as well as understanding patterns that keep problems repeating. He mixes thoughtful listening with techniques drawn from several therapy approaches to help people notice what matters and make changes that fit their life.
Michael has 10 years of professional experience and works from Colorado as an LPC. His background includes helping clients through trauma, relationship repair, and emotional challenges linked to anxiety and depression. He attends to multicultural issues and can address obsessive or rigid patterns related to obsessions, compulsions, and personality concerns.
He uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness practices, Emotionally-Focused work, and a client-centered stance. That blend supports both skill-building and deeper emotional processing depending on what a person needs.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person. He encourages people to notice their values, set manageable goals, and practice habits that support better mood and clearer relationships.