Therapist profile
Wayne Groves, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Relationships
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
About Wayne
Wayne Groves is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with 25 years of experience. He lists stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, family and parenting among his areas of focus. He also notes work around intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue.
Groves trained with a master’s degree in counseling psychology. He has provided counseling in Nebraska and Michigan and has been an LPC since 2001. He also holds a certification from the Michigan Council on Professional Gambling and has education addressing law enforcement trauma and Police Survivors concerns.
His approach centers on client-centered work that builds self-awareness and clearer thinking about daily challenges. He describes using cognitive behavioral techniques and trauma-focused methods to address patterns that get in the way of coping. Motivational interviewing and existential perspectives appear in his practice when helping people consider values and choices.
Sessions tend to focus on practical steps and clearer decision making. That can look like identifying unhelpful thoughts, trying small behavioral changes, or talking through difficult memories at a manageable pace. He frames setbacks as opportunities to learn practical skills for everyday life.
People who contact him can expect a straightforward style aimed at improving functioning and managing symptoms that interfere with work, relationships, or parenting. For those facing loss, illness, first responder stress, or relationship rupture, he lists specific attention to those concerns and related communication problems.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. It helps people clarify feelings and priorities so they can make clearer choices about parenting, relationships, and daily stressors.Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses short practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and build new habits that reduce anxiety, low mood, and anger.
Trauma-focused therapy offers ways to approach difficult memories more safely and gradually. It aims to reduce the ways past events keep someone stuck in avoidance, hypervigilance, or relationship strain.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to pick or combine methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That plan can be adjusted as progress or new issues arise.
Confirm the specific session options before booking since formats were not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when schedules require, reduce travel time, and let people meet from a quieter spot when that helps them focus. Many licensed professionals use these practical advantages to keep therapy manageable alongside parenting and work.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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What concerns does Wayne Groves help with?
He lists stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, family and parenting, and related topics such as intimacy, anger, and career stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach that combines techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused work, motivational interviewing and existential ideas to help people think and act differently.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of counseling experience and has been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2001.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and practices in Michigan. He previously provided counseling in Nebraska as well.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He accepts international clients, so people outside the U.S. may inquire about working together.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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