Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
How Wayne works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Wayne
Wayne Groves is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 25 years of experience helping people manage anger, stress, anxiety, and life changes. He works from a straightforward, person-focused stance. Sessions are practical and aimed at rebuilding day-to-day coping and calm.
Wayne blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral tools. He listens first, then helps people spot unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding. He also uses trauma-focused methods when past events make everyday life harder.
Background and approach
His background includes a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Creighton University and professional practice in Nebraska and Michigan. He brings long experience with law enforcement trauma and related survivor concerns, and he has worked with issues linked to addiction and grief. In sessions he focuses on clear goals.
That can mean learning simple skills to manage anger, adjusting thinking that fuels anxiety, or planning small changes to rebuild routine after a loss. He helps people practice those skills between meetings so progress carries into daily life. Wayne is comfortable discussing sensitive topics like trauma, infidelity, or end-of-life concerns.
He also supports people facing career stress, compassion fatigue, or challenges tied to military and first responder experiences. Conversations are direct, respectful, and paced to each person’s needs. People who choose him can expect calm, practical therapy that centers their priorities.
Wayne aims to turn obstacles into steps forward and to strengthen the everyday skills people use at home, work, and in relationships.
What Wayne works with
Everything Wayne lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Wayne's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Cancer
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Wayne lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- 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.
Therapeutic approaches that work well online
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and priorities. The therapist listens without judgment and helps people set goals that fit their life, which can be especially useful when managing anger or relationship stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches concrete strategies to change thoughts and behaviors that fuel anxiety, depression, and anger. It often uses short exercises and homework, which translate well to video or messaging formats.
Trauma-focused therapy addresses the effects of past traumatic events and helps people build safer ways of reacting. This work is paced to the person's comfort and can be supported through scheduled sessions and between-session check-ins.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to a person's goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean mixing approaches over time and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online formats offer practical benefits. Video calls let the therapist see nonverbal cues while keeping sessions convenient. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a simpler option when video isn't possible. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins, ongoing skill practice, and flexible communication between scheduled meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and different life situations.
Questions people ask about Wayne
What concerns does Wayne help people with?
He addresses a wide range of concerns including anger, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are client-centered and practical. He listens closely, helps identify patterns, and teaches skills to change reactions and manage daily challenges.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
He has 25 years of counseling experience and has worked with law enforcement trauma and survivor concerns, as well as addiction and end-of-life issues.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - and practices in Michigan, having also provided services in Nebraska.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is open to working with international clients.
What session formats are offered?
He meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a counseling relationship?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.