Michael Penkaty, LPC

Colorado · 10 years in practice

Michael Penkaty is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado who helps people facing relationship struggles, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues.

License and registration

LPC, Colorado: LPC.0014972 · expires August 2027
NPI: 1073919106 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

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About Michael

Michael Penkaty is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado who helps people facing relationship struggles, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues. He also supports those dealing with parenting stress, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. He emphasizes strengths and practical steps to make daily life feel more manageable.

He works in a straightforward, collaborative way. He listens first, then helps people name feelings and patterns that get in the way.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on concrete skills and new ways of communicating so people can try different approaches between meetings. His approach draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at how emotions shape close connections, and on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice values and take meaningful action.

He also uses Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral strategies to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Michael brings a decade of experience in mental health work and says people have strengths they can build on. He encourages small steps that add up to real change.

He aims to make the process understandable and doable for busy lives. People meet him online through calls, chat, and messaging, or by phone. The initial step is a short questionnaire and then scheduling a time that fits the person’s routine.

He practices in Colorado and conducts sessions in English.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Personality disorders

Approaches Michael names

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Online support

How emotional and behavioral approaches work online

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people recognize and name strong emotions and how those emotions affect close relationships. It can be useful when connection, attachment, or recurring conflict feels stuck. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then taking action based on personal values to build a more meaningful life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your situation. Together you can adjust the plan as needed so the sessions feel relevant and practical for your life.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow real-time conversation and nonverbal cues similar to in-person work. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a hands-free check-in is easier. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for short check-ins, homework support, or when scheduling a full session is difficult. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine and to keep momentum between meetings.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Michael focus on?

He works with relationship problems, family conflict, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is collaborative and straightforward. He listens first, helps name emotions and patterns, and focuses on usable skills clients can practice between sessions.

How much experience does he have?

He has ten years of professional experience in mental health work and applies that background when helping people address relationships and personal challenges.

What credentials and location apply?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Colorado.

Which languages and international clients are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does cost and billing work?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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