Wayne Groves , LPC

Wayne Groves is a Licensed Professional Counselor who brings a practical, holistic approach to helping people navigate life’s challenges. He earned a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Creighton University and has provided counseling services as a professional counselor in both Nebraska and Michigan. He has been licensed since 2001 as an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and he is certified with the Michigan Counsel of Professional Gambling.

Groves has specialized education addressing local and federal law enforcement trauma and works with concerns specific to police survivors and other first responder issues. His practice emphasizes developing greater self-awareness and understanding so people can address the mental health issues that interfere with coping, focus, and daily functioning. He aims to help clients identify obstacles and transform them into opportunities for growth.

Wayne Groves works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, family and parenting challenges, intimacy-related matters, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes. His counseling style blends compassion with practical strategies to support clients as they strengthen resilience and move toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Wayne Groves integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and trauma-focused therapy into his online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening with empathy and supporting each person’s own strengths and choices, which can help with issues like relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a practical, skills-based approach that examines how thoughts influence feelings and behaviors and offers tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Trauma-focused therapy targets the effects of traumatic events and helps people process painful experiences and reduce trauma-related symptoms; this approach is particularly relevant given Groves’s specialized education in law enforcement trauma and first responder issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and may combine techniques over time to best support progress.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, or geographic constraints and allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, ongoing support for therapy goals.