- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Existential questions
About Darryl
Dr. Darryl Plunkett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 23 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. He also focuses on issues such as abandonment, forgiveness, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Dr. Plunkett begins by listening to the story the person brings. He treats the client as the expert on their life and looks for strengths that already exist. Sessions are practical and straightforward. People leave with clearer steps to try between meetings.
His approach blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and elements of Existential Therapy. That means conversations that reflect what matters to the client, skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and time spent on questions about meaning and values. He uses these methods to address mood, anxiety, and relationship patterns.
Clients can expect a collaborative style where goals are set together and progress is reviewed. Dr. Plunkett helps people identify patterns that keep them stuck and then practice different responses. He also supports adults dealing with complex situations like chronic illness, adoption and foster care matters, and the strain of separation or divorce.
Practical steps are prioritized in sessions. Homework may include short skill practices or reflection prompts. The work is aimed at clearer thinking, steadier emotion, and more workable choices in everyday life.
How his approaches work for online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps people clarify their feelings and priorities and is often used when someone needs a space to sort through shame, guilt, or relationship pain.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to challenge unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and patterns that feed guilt and shame.
Existential Therapy invites questions about meaning, values, and choice. It can help when someone feels stuck by identity questions or by life events that raise deep doubts about purpose and responsibility.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they decide whether to emphasize skills training, reflective conversation, or both.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for focused check-ins between commitments. They can also allow for phone-only sessions when video would be difficult or for shorter meetings when schedules demand a quick check-in.
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Additional focus areas
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include guilt and shame, forgiveness, abandonment, and problems around communication and commitment.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is collaborative and practical. He listens first, identifies strengths, and uses straightforward techniques to change thoughts and behaviors.
How many years has he practiced?
He has 23 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Michigan. Sessions are provided from that state.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.