Therapist
Dale Potter
LPC
Compassionate, creative counseling for life transitions
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- Client-centered focus
- Mindfulness tools
- Practical steps
About Dale
He often uses a client-centered approach that focuses on the person's priorities and voice. Mindfulness practices are used to help manage stress, anxiety, and sleep problems. Solution-focused techniques help break big problems into practical next steps.
Dale has worked with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, grief, and compassion fatigue. He also lists support for LGBT concerns, intimacy-related issues, and communication problems. Intellectual disability and autism spectrum concerns are included among his additional focus areas.
Sessions emphasize respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Dale adapts the pace and structure of work to each person's needs, and he helps people set small, achievable goals. He values creative approaches when standard methods do not fit.
People who reach out can expect a collaborative tone. Dale describes the first steps as conversation and assessment of current needs, followed by a shared plan. He frames the work as practical and hopeful, aimed at improving day-to-day coping and long-term direction.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
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How Dale’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Dale commonly combines client-centered work with mindfulness and solution-focused methods. Client-centered Therapy centers on the person's experience and choices, helping people talk through what matters most and decide on goals. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention and breathing practices to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and calm racing thoughts. Solution-Focused Therapy focuses on small practical steps to move forward instead of dwelling on what went wrong, which can help with coping, career decisions, and everyday stress.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early sessions. The therapist will work collaboratively to understand a client's needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. If something does not help, adjustments are made together until a useful plan emerges.
If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Many people find online counseling helps fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, making it easier to schedule brief check-ins, and allowing sessions to be booked around work or caregiving responsibilities. Those practical benefits often make it easier to keep momentum between sessions.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dale commonly address?
Dale works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, grief, and relationship and intimacy-related problems. He also lists concerns such as LGBT issues, intellectual disability, autism spectrum concerns, and communication problems.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach that keeps the person's priorities in focus. Mindfulness and solution-focused techniques are also part of his approach to reduce anxiety and create practical next steps.
How much experience does he have?
Dale has 18 years of professional counseling experience in clinical settings and community work in Michigan.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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