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Wayne Groves, LPC
Michigan
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Trauma-focused work
About Wayne
Wayne Groves is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 25 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, family and intimacy-related issues. He also helps with parenting, anger, self-esteem, career changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue.
Wayne earned a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Creighton University and has held LPC status since 2001. He has provided counseling in Nebraska and Michigan and has work with law enforcement trauma, including concerns of police survivors. He is also certified with the Michigan Council of Professional Gambling.
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and existential approaches to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Motivational interviewing and trauma-focused work are part of his approach when addressing persistent avoidance or painful memories. Sessions are practical and aim to make daily tasks feel more manageable.
In sessions he helps people build awareness of patterns that get in the way of coping. He focuses on clear, doable steps to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and rebuild routines after loss or difficult events. He also supports people dealing with career shifts, caregiving stress, or the fallout from relationship problems.
Wayne emphasizes problem-solving paired with reflection. He frames obstacles as chances to practice new skills and to test different behaviors. The goal is clearer thinking and steadier functioning in everyday life.
How his approaches translate to online work
Wayne commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns of thought that increase distress and to practice different responses. CBT works well for anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking problems into thought and behavior steps. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can clarify their own goals and values; it is useful when someone needs space to sort feelings without pressure. Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice, and responsibility, which can help when people face big life transitions or questions about purpose.Choosing the best approach is part of the work. He collaborates with clients to see which methods suit their goals and circumstances. That might mean starting with CBT exercises, adding motivational interviewing when change feels hard, or using trauma-focused techniques for past harm. Decisions are made together and can shift as needs change.
The therapist's biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a workday, cut travel time, and let people use a quieter space or shorter check-ins when needed. They also let therapists assign practical worksheets and in-the-moment behavioral experiments to practice between sessions.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and a range of other concerns such as career change and compassion fatigue.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help clients recognize unhelpful thoughts and test alternative ways of thinking and acting. Sessions focus on practical exercises and behavior changes to ease daily functioning.
What background does he bring to sessions?
He holds a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Creighton University and has practiced for 25 years, including work with law enforcement trauma and gambling-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Michigan. His LPC credential reflects his licensed counselor status in the United States.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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