Michael has helped me time and time again through some difficult challenges in my life and I’ll forever be grateful to him and his continued support and guidance.
Michael Penkaty, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Michael is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Michael. View 16 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Colorado
Recent reviews
He’s a great listener and he is very helpful and insightful, as well
More about Michael
- 10 years' experience
- Male
- LPC
I am licensed in Colorado with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & intimacy related issues. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Specialties
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Personality disorders
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
Licenses
Michael Penkaty's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073919106.
- LPC · Colorado · LPC.0014972 · Expires August 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Michael Penkaty
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Michael has helped me time and time again through some difficult challenges in my life and I’ll forever be grateful to him and his continued support and guidance.
He’s a great listener and he is very helpful and insightful, as well
Michael is genuine..it shows that he cares.
Mike has a way of drawing you out through conversation about other things. But he listens actively and picks up on different cues that you don’t even know you’re giving him in that conversation. And then he’s very good at bringing them up in a way that is not aggressive or threatening or degrading. He’s very respectful of my time, very respectful of why I am coming to therapy and what I am looking for. And very good at making me think about if what I was looking for in therapy is the best thing for me or do I need to go a different route. He’s empathetic, Kind, And very non-judgmental! And I think that’s everything that you should be looking for in a good therapist! Every other therapist I’ve seen has tried to diagnose my husband through me. And our sessions ended up talking about him and his issues instead of me and my issues. Mike has never done that. We’ve had to talk about my husband, his issues issues and our issues. But he knows That I am here to get help for myself, and not for my husband! And I have recommended him to other people that I know.
Michael has been great so far!
Great listener. Empathetic
My is very patient, very kind. He listens well. There’s some things that I have said just in passing that he has picked up on and brought them up at a later time. I feel very confident that we are working towards a better me.!
Fantastic man, I love talking with him.
Great therapist who really listens very well. I appreciated his empathy and sympathy, I also found his guidance helpful. I would definitely recommend him to people trying to validate anxiety and depression.
Michael is great! He always communicates clearly and checks in frequently. He has been excellent!
I've really appreciated Michael's straight forward approach to my situation and I know he wants what's best for me whether I like it or not.
Great guy who listened even when an understanding was tough. I appreciate the time and patience he took to make sure a possible solution or steps towards it could be made.
Michael has so much Insight, and provided great advice and has great perspective on many things.
Michael is the first therapist that I ever had actually listen to me. He is highly skilled at building trust through relatable experiences and makes it incredibly easy to talk about whatever you are dealing with. 10/10 recommend.
Mike's great! He really listens and helps you reflect in ways that are beneficial to permanent change. Definitely willing to go the extra mile.
Michael is a great behavioral therapist who has some great tools to help you get the behavior you want.
Frequently asked questions
Does Michael Penkaty offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Michael Penkaty works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Michael Penkaty speak?
Michael Penkaty speaks English.
How many years of experience does Michael Penkaty have?
Michael Penkaty has 10 years of experience.
Where is Michael Penkaty licensed to practice?
Michael Penkaty is licensed to practice in Colorado.
Does Michael Penkaty accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Michael Penkaty does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Michael Penkaty offer?
Michael Penkaty offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
How can I communicate with Michael Penkaty?
Michael Penkaty can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Michael Penkaty?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.