About Ken
Ken Powers trained and practices as a licensed clinical social worker and brings three decades of experience to his work. He holds MD and LCSW credentials and has spent many years helping people who face intense stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance concerns. Ken writes and talks plainly in sessions and aims to make each meeting feel straightforward and usable.
Ken focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.
Background and approach
He uses approaches that break problems into manageable parts and that help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. He also gives space for people to tell their stories and make sense of painful events. Sessions tend to be collaborative.
Ken listens first, then helps set small goals. He offers tools for coping with panic, anger, relationship strains, grief, and major life changes. He also addresses career stress and issues tied to self-esteem.
People work at their own pace while Ken supports motivation and clearer choices. He uses conversational techniques to help people weigh options and try new behaviors. This often includes focused practice and homework between meetings.
Ken is based in Maryland and conducts care in English. He offers multiple ways to meet including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. He aims to make therapy fit a person's schedule and needs.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Client-centered work focuses on listening and understanding each person's story. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what matters most to them, which can guide goals and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches clear skills for managing anxiety, panic, depression, and mood swings through short exercises and practice between sessions. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to change and boosts readiness to try new behaviors.Deciding which approach to use is a team effort. The therapist will ask about your priorities, try a few methods, and adjust based on what helps. This collaborative process makes it easier to find a path that fits your goals and comfort level.
Online formats give practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from different locations. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a break at work. Live chat or text messaging work well for brief check-ins, quick coping ideas, or stepping through a difficult moment without a full session. These options offer flexibility so therapy can fit a busy life.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
Also works with
- Addictions
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Men's issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sex addiction
- Social anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 30 years
- Licensed
- Virginia, Maryland
- Languages
- English