Therapist profile
Donald Owen, LPC
Michigan
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Anxiety
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Michigan / 6401007109
- NPI1548985864
- Experience25 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMichigan
About
- Stress management
- Trauma support
- Practical coping skills
About Donald
Donald Owen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 25 years of experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anger, and related concerns. He also supports those facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, addictions, and life transitions.
Owen explains that he meets clients with respect and sensitivity. Sessions focus on straightforward dialog and practical steps. He adapts conversations and plans to the person's needs rather than offering a fixed program.
In practice he helps people identify patterns that feed frustration and resentment. He guides clients in building coping skills for intense moments and in managing worry that wears people down over time. For those affected by loss or trauma he offers steady support while working through immediate challenges.
His approach is direct and collaborative. Expect to talk about goals and to test small changes between sessions. The emphasis is on usable strategies you can try in everyday life and on noticing what actually works for you.
Owen has worked across community and clinical settings over his career. That background informs a pragmatic way of addressing things like sleep problems, eating issues, and work-related stress. He asks questions, listens carefully, and adjusts the plan as needed.
How sessions work
Approaches and how online sessions support change
Donald Owen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address problems like anger, anxiety, and trauma. One common approach focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that escalate strong emotions and then practicing alternative responses. This helps people notice triggers and test different ways of reacting in daily life.Another frequent technique concentrates on building practical coping skills for high-intensity moments. That work emphasizes simple strategies for calming down, improving sleep, and managing urges related to addictions or emotional flooding. These methods are aimed at skills you can use between sessions to reduce impulsive responses.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to your goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as you try things and report back. Clients play an active role in choosing which techniques to prioritize.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - shorter check-ins during a break, skipping travel time, or having access when scheduling conflicts arise. Talk with him about practical needs and the best way to arrange sessions that fit your routine.
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Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does he help with?
He supports people who snap at loved ones, carry built-up resentment, or feel overwhelmed by another person's anger. Anger is listed alongside related concerns such as stress, relationship strain, and parenting challenges.
How would he work with anger in sessions?
He uses direct dialog and practical steps to uncover triggers and patterns. Sessions focus on building coping skills you can try between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has 25 years of professional experience working in community and clinical settings. That experience informs a pragmatic approach to common life stresses and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Michigan. His practice is located in Michigan.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.