Wayne Groves, LPC

Wayne Groves is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who uses practical, goal-focused approaches to help people manage stress and emotional challenges. He draws on 25 years of experience to guide clear steps for coping with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship struggles. Wayne keeps language simple and sessions easy to follow so parents and busy adults can get help without feeling overwhelmed.

Wayne earned a master's degree in counseling psychology from Creighton University and has practiced in Nebraska and Michigan. He has experience related to law enforcement trauma and concerns of police survivors, and he holds a Michigan counseling credential. His work often blends cognitive behavioral ideas with person-centered listening to find what works for each person.

In sessions he helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, try small experiments, and build practical routines. He also focuses on self-awareness and values so people can face changes and make decisions that fit their lives. Motivational interviewing is used when someone wants to shift habits or tackle addiction-related concerns.

Wayne also supports people dealing with career stress, compassion fatigue, hospice or end-of-life issues, and the emotional effects of cancer or disaster. He works in straightforward terms and sets achievable steps so progress feels concrete.

His style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Wayne aims to turn obstacles into opportunities and helps people build the skills to meet daily challenges with more confidence.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Wayne frequently uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral changes. CBT-style work online can include reviewing thought patterns, setting brief experiments between sessions, and building routines that improve mood and focus.

He also uses client-centered methods that prioritize listening and reflecting so clients feel heard. That approach helps people clarify values, increase self-awareness, and figure out what matters most before making changes.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Wayne will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past to shape a plan together. Sessions can mix methods so the work fits the person rather than forcing one style.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video calls let you work face-to-face when a visual connection helps, while phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins, written reflections, or ongoing coaching between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep regular contact and follow through on the small steps that build change.