- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Colorado
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Michael
Michael Penkaty is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado with ten years of clinical experience. He focuses on relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He emphasizes practical steps and steady support for people feeling overwhelmed by change.
Michael approaches sessions believing people know their own story and already hold strengths to move forward. In sessions he listens first and asks clear questions to uncover what matters most to each person.
Background and approach
He uses a mix of methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and emotion-focused work to help people notice patterns and try small changes. Therapy is collaborative and paced to what feels doable for the client. Michael also brings attention to multicultural concerns, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and personality-related challenges when they affect daily life.
He aims to break down problems into manageable parts so people can practice new habits between sessions. Progress is tracked through simple goals and regular check-ins. He offers straightforward feedback and helps clients build skills for managing strong feelings, repairing relationship strains, and improving parenting approaches.
Sessions balance listening, practical exercises, and new ways of responding to stressful moments. The focus is on useful tools that people can use right away. For parents, Michael works to make parenting feel less reactive and more intentional.
He helps parents clarify boundaries, manage anger, and strengthen connections while handling life’s transitions. Michael provides services in English and practices in Colorado as an LPC.
What Michael works with
Everything Michael lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Michael helps people with.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
Approaches Michael lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match personal values. This approach can help with depression, anxiety, and making parenting choices that feel right. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments and behavior changes. It is useful for mood concerns, obsessive thinking, and managing anger. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental listening stance where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports their own problem-solving.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Michael will discuss options and try methods that fit the person's needs, goals, and comfort level. Sessions are collaborative, with regular check-ins to see what helps and what to adjust.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and practicing skills together. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when a session needs to fit a break in a day. Live chat and text messaging make brief check-ins or step-by-step guidance possible between longer sessions. These options help people access consistent care around work, parenting, and other life demands.
Questions people ask about Michael
What kinds of concerns does Michael address?
He focuses on relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, anger, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is his approach to therapy?
Michael uses a collaborative, straightforward style. He combines cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, and emotion-focused techniques to help people try small, practical changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of professional experience working in counseling settings and with clients on the concerns listed above.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Colorado.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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