Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
How Ken works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- MD, LCSW-C, LCSW
- Licensed in
- Virginia, Maryland
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Ken
Ken Powers trained as a medical doctor and has combined clinical social work practice with three decades of experience. He is listed as MD, Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C), and Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW). Ken focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, and life changes.
His approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions aim to identify strengths people already have and use those strengths to handle daily problems.
Background and approach
He draws on methods like cognitive behavioral techniques and narrative work to help people notice patterns and try new responses. Ken also works with concerns related to trauma and grief. He offers ways to manage panic, post-traumatic stress symptoms, and persistent worries.
When addiction or sexual behavior concerns arise, he helps clients outline concrete next steps and coping strategies. Conversations are collaborative and paced to each person. Expect a focus on clear goals, skill practice, and short-term strategies you can use between meetings.
He also addresses relationship and parenting stresses, helping people communicate more clearly with others. Ken provides sessions in English from Maryland and has a long history of clinical work. Over time he has helped many people reframe difficult experiences and build routines that support better day-to-day functioning.
What Ken works with
Everything Ken lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Ken's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Communication problems
- Men's issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sex addiction
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Ken lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person, helping them feel understood and able to steer sessions toward their priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, panic, depression, and anger. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on helping people process distressing experiences and develop safer ways to cope with triggers and reminders.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, problems, and comfort level. Plans may combine elements from different approaches and can change as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging so people can pick what fits their life. Video is useful for deeper conversations and skill practice, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat can work for quick check-ins or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to keep regular contact, fit therapy into a busy schedule, and try different formats until the right one is found.
Questions people ask about Ken
What kinds of problems does Ken address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, trauma and related concerns like grief, parenting strain, and career stress.
What is his therapy style like?
He works in a collaborative and practical way, using goal-focused conversations and exercises to build new coping skills between sessions.
How long has he been practicing?
Ken has about 30 years of experience in clinical work and community practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds MD, LCSW-C, and LCSW credentials and practices out of Maryland.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does he use?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, press the Start Therapy button, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.