Ken Powers

Ken Powers is a licensed clinical social worker with three decades of experience supporting people through hard life moments. He is known for a strengths-focused approach that helps clients notice what’s working and build on it. Ken practices in Maryland and meets people where they are in their careers and personal lives.

Ken uses straightforward conversation and practical tools rather than jargon. Sessions are aimed at helping someone make sense of stress, anxiety, grief, or changes at work. He focuses on clear goals and small, actionable steps clients can try between meetings.

With a long career in social work, Ken has worked across many concerns including mood swings, addictions, and trauma-related issues. He also helps people improve communication, manage panic attacks, and address social anxiety and sex addiction concerns. His experience includes supporting people through parenting challenges and career transitions.

Ken often combines client-centered listening with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. He also draws on narrative and trauma-focused ideas to help people reframe painful stories and build coping strategies. The aim is to create a plan that fits each person’s life and goals.

People who choose Ken typically want practical strategies and steady support. He encourages clients to notice progress, try new behaviors, and reflect on what they learn. To start, the usual next step is completing a short questionnaire and scheduling an initial session.

How Ken’s Approaches Work Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on respectful listening and following a person's lead. It helps when people need a steady, nonjudgmental space to sort through feelings and set goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, panic, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Ken will discuss what fits a client’s needs and goals and adjust methods as progress is made. The process is collaborative, with the client helping shape treatment priorities and the techniques used.

Confirm the available session formats when you book, since current options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people join from a quieter spot or when stepping out briefly during a break. Ask about the platform and scheduling details when you complete the matching questionnaire so you know which formats are offered.