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Wayne Groves

Calm, practical counseling for real problems

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
25 years
Licensed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Wayne

Wayne Groves is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a practical, person-focused way of working. He draws on 25 years of counseling experience to help people face stress, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and addiction. Wayne keeps conversations straightforward and grounded to help clients sort immediate problems and next steps.

He trained at Creighton University, earning a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology, and holds licensure in Michigan as MI LPC 6401007893.

Background and approach

Wayne has provided counseling in Nebraska and Michigan and has additional certification related to gambling counseling. His background also includes specialized education on law enforcement trauma and police survivor concerns. Wayne uses a holistic approach that helps people build self-awareness and clearer thinking about day-to-day challenges.

He focuses on what gets in the way of coping and practical tasks at home, work, or school. Sessions aim to identify obstacles and turn them into concrete opportunities for change. In sessions he blends listening with tools clients can use between meetings.

That can mean reframing negative thoughts, setting small goals, or working through past hurts so they interfere less with daily life. He encourages clients to notice strengths and use those when things feel overwhelming. Wayne’s style is direct but supportive.

He invites people to be active participants in their care, working together to name problems and try clearer ways of responding. He believes most people are stronger than the problems they face.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Wayne combines practical counseling methods to help people address present challenges. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and creating a respectful space so the person can find their own solutions; it is useful when someone needs clearer self-understanding and support. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then suggest one or more methods to try. Clients and therapist check in together to see what works and adjust the plan as needed.

Online therapy offers several flexible ways to meet those goals, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, keep continuity during life changes, and access care from different locations. In practice, the mix of methods and formats is tailored to what helps the person make steady, manageable progress.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Existential Therapy

Takes the larger questions seriously: meaning, choice, mortality, responsibility. Suited to periods when the difficulty is less a symptom than a sense that something has to change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Wayne focus on?
His practice includes stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, and issues related to intimacy and self-esteem. He also lists many focus areas such as parenting, family problems, and first responder issues.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He takes a holistic, client-centered approach that combines listening with practical tools. The work often includes helping people build self-awareness and set small, achievable goals.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He has 25 years of counseling experience and has worked in Nebraska and Michigan. His background includes specialized training in law enforcement trauma and concerns of police survivors.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with license MI LPC 6401007893 and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
25 years
Licensed
Michigan
Languages
English

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