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Donald Owen

Donald Owen, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Trauma

Michigan

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Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Michigan / 6401007109
NPI
1548985864
Experience
25 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Grief and loss

About Donald

Donald Owen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 25 years of experience. He works with people who face stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, and he lists many related concerns such as addiction, sleep and eating difficulties, and relationship and intimacy issues.

He uses straightforward talk to identify what feels most pressing and practical steps to try next. Sessions focus on clear goals and manageable changes rather than abstract theory. He adapts the way he talks and plans work to each person's situation and preferences.

Donald draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and daily challenges. He pays attention to problems that often go together, for example grief and depression, or anxiety and sleep trouble, so interventions can fit the whole picture.

People can expect a calm, task-focused pace that keeps conversations on real problems and small experiments to test what helps. He has worked across a wide range of concerns over many years, including ADHD, bipolar-related issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and attachment or abandonment fears.

He practices in Michigan and conducts sessions in English. To begin, clients are invited to use the site's matching steps and schedule a first appointment. Donald notes that plans and techniques can change as progress is made and new needs appear.

Approaches used and how online sessions work

Donald draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach he uses helps people notice patterns in thoughts and behavior and then test small, manageable experiments to reduce anxiety or improve sleep. Another approach focuses on processing difficult experiences and grief so those memories interfere less with daily life. These methods aim to reduce symptoms and build clearer tools for coping with stress and relationship problems.

Finding the right method is part of the work. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try approaches that match those needs. If something isn’t helping, he adjusts the plan so sessions stay useful and relevant to what the client wants to accomplish.

Session format details are not listed in his biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow a quieter check-in during a break. Some formats also let people meet without using video, which can be helpful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter talk is needed. Licensed professionals and therapists often use these practical choices to make therapy more realistic to keep doing.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

25+ years

Listed in

Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and many related concerns such as addiction, sleep and eating problems, caregiving stress, and relationship or intimacy issues.

What is his general approach in sessions?

He uses clear, practical talk to set goals and try small steps. The focus is on techniques that address daily problems and symptoms.

How much experience does he have?

He has 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and where does he practice?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Michigan and provides services from that state.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions billed?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the system.

Donald OwenLPC

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