Dale Potter, LPC

Dale Potter is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Michigan who uses an eclectic, client-centered approach. He focuses on helping people who face stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions like a midlife crisis. He frames therapy as a collaborative exploration and aims to tailor sessions to each person's needs.

Dale brings 18 years of clinical experience to the work. He has supported people with ADHD, autism spectrum concerns, learning differences, and grief. He also addresses relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, anger, and career questions. He notices the whole person, not just a diagnosis.

In sessions he mixes client-centered listening with mindfulness and solution-focused ideas. That means he listens closely, helps people notice patterns, and looks for practical steps that fit daily life. He also draws on trauma-focused approaches when past events continue to cause distress.

Dale describes his style as creative and outside-the-box. He aims to be sensitive to religious and spiritual shifts people may be going through, including post-Christian or progressive spiritual exploration. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every conversation.

Therapy plans are individualized. Dale works with each person to set goals and try strategies that make sense for their priorities. He encourages small, achievable changes and supports people as they test new behaviors and build a more satisfying life.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead. In practice this means the therapist reflects what someone says, checks understanding, and helps clarify goals. It is useful for people who want a supportive, exploratory space to work through stress, identity questions, or life transitions.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches gentle awareness of thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations. It often includes short exercises to notice breath or grounding, which can help with anxiety, sleeping problems, and emotional reactivity.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about priorities, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust over time. That collaborative process helps shape goals and decide which strategies to use together.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people work with a licensed professional from across Michigan while keeping appointments more convenient for daily life.