Dr. Darryl Plunkett

Dr. Darryl Plunkett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 23 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. He also works with issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care histories, commitment and communication problems, and complications from chronic illness.

Dr. Plunkett approaches sessions by treating the client as the expert on their own life. He listens for strengths and patterns and helps people talk through what is getting in the way. Sessions are practical and focused on real choices rather than abstract theory.

He uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to the person in the room. He incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Existential Therapy is used to look at meaning, responsibility, and how people choose to live despite limits and loss.

Over two decades of practice have included work with people facing relationship breakdown, infidelity, divorce, and family conflict. He has also supported those coping with chronic pain, illness, cancer, and the stress experienced by first responders.

People who feel stuck after a life change or who are unsure about the next steps may find his style straightforward and action oriented. He asks questions, reflects what he hears, and helps plan small steps forward. To begin, readers should use the site's matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.

How his approaches translate to online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's priorities. In practice this means the therapist reflects what is said, asks clarification questions, and helps the client decide what to work on next. It is useful for people who need support clarifying values and immediate concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. The therapist helps identify thinking patterns that get in the way and tries small behavioral experiments to test new ways of coping. CBT is often used for stress, anxiety, and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose which methods to use, based on goals, preferences, and how the person responds. That choice can change over time as new challenges arise.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let someone focus on conversation without being on camera if that helps. Many licensed professionals adapt these approaches well to remote sessions and will discuss practical arrangements during the first meeting.