Ken Powers, MD, LCSW-C, LCSW
Licensed in Virginia · 30 years in practice
Ken Powers brings three decades of clinical experience to his practice in Maryland.
License and registration
- LCSW, Virginia
- 0904007035 · expires June 2026
- LCSW-C, Maryland
- 15617 · expires October 2026
- NPI
- 1740511849 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
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About Ken
Ken Powers brings three decades of clinical experience to his practice in Maryland. He holds an MD and is listed as an LCSW-C and LCSW, and he focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and related struggles. Ken writes and speaks plainly in sessions so parents and individuals can quickly grasp tools they can use at home.
Ken favors straightforward work that builds on what a person already does well.
Background and approach
He listens for strengths and helps people apply those strengths to current problems. Sessions often mix practical skill-building and time to talk through painful memories or recent losses. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and learn new coping skills.
Motivational Interviewing helps when someone wants change but feels stuck. Trauma-Focused Therapy and Narrative Therapy are used when past events and the stories people tell about themselves are getting in the way. Ken aims for short, clear goals each week and encourages small steps between sessions.
Parents will find concrete techniques for handling tantrums, grief, or shifts in family roles. People dealing with addiction, bipolar mood swings, panic, or social anxiety will work on manageable strategies for day-to-day life. Language used in sessions is plain and direct.
Ken balances listening with practical suggestions, and he helps people try options until something fits. His practice emphasizes steady, realistic progress rather than quick fixes.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Ken lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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 names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
How Ken’s Approaches Work Online
Ken often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and some patterns in relationships. Motivational Interviewing is another tool he applies when someone wants to make a change but feels ambivalent; it focuses on building motivation and small steps toward goals. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used for working through painful past events and the ways those events affect daily life.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about problems, goals, and preferences, and then suggest trying one method or a combination. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps the person feel more capable and less stuck.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when demonstration or visual cues help. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a good option for quick check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to send short updates, try brief coping exercises between sessions, or check in when schedules are tight. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy family life or work routines.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Ken commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, bipolar disorder, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting, self-esteem, career stress, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Ken uses a direct, strengths-focused style that blends listening with practical suggestions and homework to try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has about 30 years of experience in clinical work supporting people with a wide range of mental health concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds an MD and is listed as LCSW-C and LCSW, and he practices in Maryland.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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