Dr. Powell views the counseling relationship as a partnership, where the client and counselor come to understand and trust one another. The client and counselor work as a team to identify challenges, set goals, and implement a plan of action to attain desired outcomes. It is Dr. Powell’s goal to create a safe environment where the client feels comfortable discussing the matters at hand.

 

Dr. Powell has worked in a variety of clinical settings including community mental health, residential treatment, and college counseling centers. Dr. Powell’s clinical experience has provided him with the opportunity to work with clients of all ages. Dr. Powell also provides couples and family therapy. Prior to his counseling career, Dr. Powell spent eleven years in college coaching and six years pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors as a small business owner. This practical experience enables Dr. Powell to approach therapy with a unique perspective when
assisting individuals with overcoming challenges related to demanding careers and the specific mental health challenges related to athletic sport performance.

 

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