Wayne Groves, LPC

Wayne Groves is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 25 years of experience based in Michigan. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, family and parenting stresses, and anger. He also addresses career issues, self-esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and coaching needs.

Wayne trained with a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Creighton University and has provided counseling in Nebraska and Michigan. He has experience with law enforcement trauma and the special concerns of police survivors. He also holds certification from the Michigan Council of Professional Gambling.

His approach begins with building self-awareness and clearer understanding of what is getting in the way. Sessions focus on practical steps that help restore day-to-day functioning. He helps people break problems into smaller, manageable parts and develop ways to cope with triggers and setbacks.

Wayne draws on several methods to suit the issue at hand. He uses client-centered methods to keep the conversation focused on the person’s goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches are used to spot and change patterns of thinking that feed anger, anxiety, or depression. Trauma-focused work addresses past events that still affect daily life.

People choose him for steady, experienced guidance when life feels overwhelming. He emphasizes turning obstacles into opportunities and strengthening the skills people need to handle recurring problems.

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