Ken Powers , MD, LCSW-C, LCSW

Ken Powers is a strength-based clinical social worker who brings over 20 years of hands-on experience to his therapeutic work. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy to help people identify and build on their existing resources. Working with children, teenagers, adults, and parents, he focuses on practical ways clients can use their strengths to face challenges and make meaningful changes.

Ken holds MD, LCSW-C, and LCSW credentials - MD indicating a medical doctor and LCSW/LCSW-C representing licensed clinical social work credentials - reflecting a blended foundation in medical and social work perspectives. His sessions emphasize exploration and discovery, and he aims for each encounter to leave clients with increased insight and new understandings about themselves. Whether addressing immediate concerns or longer-term patterns, he centers the therapeutic process on the individual’s capacities and goals.

Ken’s approach is collaborative and attuned to developmental differences across age groups, helping families and individuals translate insights into real-life coping strategies. He frames progress as a series of small discoveries, guiding clients toward sustainable change while respecting their pace and priorities.

Approaches and Access - Online Therapy with Therapeutic Focus

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for the client's perspective; it helps people feel heard and supports personal growth by focusing on individual goals and strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured strategies to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and it is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with stressful situations. Trauma-Focused Therapy provides specific tools to address trauma-related responses and can help reduce distress tied to past traumatic experiences by working at a pace that feels manageable.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process may combine elements from different approaches to create a tailored plan that aligns with the client's priorities.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care across life changes. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide ongoing support in a format that many clients find convenient and accessible.