Michael Penkaty

Michael Penkaty, LPC, helps people facing relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, intimacy challenges, parenting stress, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. He emphasizes practical steps and steady support to help people move forward. He acknowledges strengths people already have and treats beginning therapy as a brave step.

Michael uses mindfulness and acceptance-based ideas to help clients notice what matters most. He pairs those with clear, problem-focused tools from cognitive behavioral approaches. Sessions are conversational and collaborative, with an emphasis on small, doable changes that fit into daily life.

His work also draws on client-centered and emotionally-focused methods to create a respectful space for honest conversation. That means clients’ concerns guide the pace and topics, and the therapist responds to what’s most important in the moment. Michael listens for patterns that keep problems stuck and helps people test new ways of responding.

He brings ten years of professional experience and holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential. He practices in Colorado and conducts sessions in English. Michael is particularly attentive to multicultural concerns, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and personality-related issues when they relate to a client’s goals.

People who choose him often want clear strategies plus reflective work. He supports building skills for emotional regulation, healthier relationships, and steadier self-esteem. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.

How Mindfulness and Acceptance Work Online

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away. It helps people pause during tense moments and make choices that match their values. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters most and taking small actions toward those values even when uncomfortable feelings are present. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own goals and experience, with the therapist following the client's lead and offering empathetic listening.

Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to figure out which methods fit best for their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That means trying things, checking in about what helps, and adjusting the plan together.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier integration into a busy schedule and quicker check-ins during transitional periods. Online work can make it simpler to maintain momentum between sessions and to apply skills in everyday settings. Confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are offered, and expect a collaborative process that aims to fit therapy into real life rather than reshape a person's routine entirely.