Therapist profile
Michael Penkaty, LPC
Colorado
LPC in Colorado - relationships and anger
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Colorado / LPC.0014972
- NPI1073919106
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationColorado
About
- Anger management
- Relationship patterns
- Mindfulness skills
About Michael
Michael Penkaty is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with 10 years of experience. He works with people dealing with relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, parenting stress, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and major life adjustments. He also focuses on multicultural concerns, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and personality-related patterns.
Sessions are practical and straightforward. He treats clients as the expert on their own story and builds on the strengths they already have. Conversations are aimed at changing small, doable habits and reactions rather than promising quick fixes.
Michael draws on several approaches to guide the work. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought and behavior patterns that feed anger or low mood. He incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques to help people notice difficult feelings and choose meaningful actions anyway. Mindfulness practices are used to build attention and calm in tense moments.
He also uses Client-Centered methods to keep the focus on each person’s goals and Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas when relationship patterns are the main concern. In practice this means clear exercises, repeated skills practice, and direct conversation about what’s working and what isn’t.
People come for short-term problem solving and longer-term skill-building. The emphasis is on usable tools for day-to-day life: handling snapping at loved ones, reducing workplace reactivity, managing resentment, and coping with changes. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and choosing actions that match what matters. It can help with anger that feels automatic and with decisions about relationship behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. That approach is useful for reducing reactivity and managing low mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes working from the client's goals and pacing; it keeps sessions focused on what the person wants to change.Choosing the approach is part of the work. Michael treats this as a collaborative process - he will talk with the client about goals, try approaches, and adjust techniques based on what helps most. This makes it easier to move from insights to day-to-day changes that reduce snapping, resentment, or prolonged anger.
Session formats are not listed in his biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also lets people practice skills in real-life settings and bring examples from home or work straight into sessions, which can speed up learning and application.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps people with relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, intimacy problems, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, depression, and life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He works in a practical, straightforward way that builds on the client's strengths and focuses on small, usable changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 10 years of professional experience working with the concerns listed on his profile.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado.
Does he offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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