Michael Penkaty, LPC

Michael Penkaty is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing relationship struggles, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues. He also supports people dealing with parenting stress, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. He uses a straightforward approach and meets people where they are. Michael sees clients as the experts on their own lives and looks for practical strengths to build on. He listens with curiosity and helps people talk through what matters most. Sessions focus on small, useful changes rather than long lectures. His work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered methods. He also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy and mindfulness techniques when they fit the issue at hand. These approaches are tools he adapts to each person’s goals. Michael has ten years of experience and practices in Colorado as an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. That background includes helping people sort through patterns of thoughts and everyday habits that keep them stuck. People who choose him can expect a calm, practical manner and a focus on actionable steps. He invites clients to set clear goals and checks in on progress. Starting therapy is framed as a process you shape together.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking small steps toward a meaningful life. It is useful for people who want to change how they relate to difficult feelings and habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. It can help with depression, anxiety, and everyday coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, listening stance and helps people find their own solutions through supportive conversation. Finding the best approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try different strategies, and adjust methods based on what feels useful. That collaborative process helps match the approach to the issue and the client's preferences. Please confirm current session options before booking because formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also help people use mindfulness or CBT homework between sessions. Discuss scheduling and format details when you set up your first appointment so sessions fit your routine.