- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- CBT and existential
About Darryl
Dr. Darryl Plunkett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 23 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses related issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care experiences, chronic illness and pain, and difficulties around communication and commitment.
Dr. Plunkett sees people who feel stuck after a life change or who are unsure what matters next. He emphasizes that each person knows their story best and brings strengths into the room. Sessions focus on practical steps to reduce worry, improve relationships, and rebuild confidence.
His approach combines Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Existential Therapy. That mix supports clear problem solving, reality testing of unhelpful thoughts, and conversations about meaning and values. In practice this can look like setting specific goals, trying small behavioral experiments, and talking through how values shape choices.
He has worked across a range of concerns including first responder issues, divorce and separation, infidelity, and grief related to illness or loss. These topics are handled with direct conversation and attention to what helps a person move forward. Dr. Plunkett encourages steady, practical work rather than quick fixes.
People who contact him complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The process is meant to help identify goals and agree on how therapy will proceed together.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the client says. Online sessions using this outlook prioritize being responsive, letting the client guide topics, and clarifying what matters most in daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and trying out small behavior changes. In online sessions that can mean setting between-session experiments and reviewing outcomes together. Existential Therapy examines values, purpose, and how people make meaningful choices, which can help when someone is rethinking work, relationships, or life direction.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean starting with practical CBT steps and widening the focus to values and meaning as clarity grows.
The biography does not state which specific online session formats are offered, so confirm options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Those practical benefits often help people keep momentum while they work on stress, relationships, and life purpose.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and depression, plus related topics like abandonment, chronic illness, and infidelity.
How does he approach someone who feels stuck?
He combines Client-Centered, CBT, and Existential approaches to set clear goals, test unhelpful thoughts, and talk about values that matter for next steps.
What is his professional background?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 23 years of experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and relationship concerns.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He holds an MI LPC credential and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.