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Dale Potter

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Dale Potter, LPC

Michigan

Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Trauma

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Key details

  • CredentialsLPC
  • LicenseLPC, Michigan / 6401223916
  • NPI1568649036
  • Experience18 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationMichigan

About

  • Client-centered work
  • Mindfulness techniques
  • Solution-focused plans

About Dale

Dale Potter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 18 years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and anger among other concerns. He also helps people navigating ADHD, addictions, relationship and family-related issues, grief, and questions about intimacy and self-esteem.

Dale describes an eclectic, creative style that draws on practical approaches rather than one fixed method. Sessions focus on exploring what is getting in the way of daily functioning and testing straightforward strategies that can be used between meetings. He aims to adjust the conversation and plan to fit each client's needs.

His background includes work with neurodivergent needs such as autism spectrum issues, ADHD, dyslexia, and intellectual disability. He also has experience with LGBTQ matters, post-Christian and progressive spiritual concerns, and religious trauma. That range informs how he frames problems and choices with clients.

In practice, Dale mixes client-centered listening with mindfulness and solution-focused techniques. For people with past injuries, trauma-focused methods are part of the toolkit. Sessions tend to be practical and action-oriented while keeping attention on how feelings and relationships affect daily life.

People who are dealing with workplace frustration, ongoing resentment, or repeated outbursts often come for help learning different habits. Dale works with clients to reduce reactivity, improve communication, and build clearer plans for change.

How sessions work

How his approaches translate to online sessions

Dale commonly blends client-centered therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused work. Client-centered therapy centers the conversation on the client's concerns and priorities, letting the client guide which issues matter most. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that help reduce reactivity and manage strong feelings. Solution-focused therapy looks for concrete, short-term steps and experiments to change specific patterns and test what works.

Choosing which approach to use is a shared process. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they pick techniques to try and adjust plans based on what the client reports between sessions.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, and use audio-only meetings when video isn't practical. These practical benefits help people keep progress moving without large disruptions to daily life.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAutism and Asperger SyndromeCommunication problemsGuilt and shameHearing impairedImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Listed in

Michigan

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, and related areas.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses an eclectic approach that emphasizes client-centered listening, mindfulness, solution-focused techniques, and trauma-focused methods when relevant.

How much experience does he have?

Dale has 18 years of professional experience working with adults across a wide range of concerns and settings.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Michigan and practices from that state.

Does he work in other languages or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I need to do to get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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