Michelle Kunick

Compassionate, practical therapy for life changes

LCSW Kentucky

Experience: 3 years in practice
Focus areas: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Michelle

Michelle Kunick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Kentucky who draws on both clinical training and hands-on experience to support people facing addiction, trauma, and relationship struggles.

Background and approach

With three years of professional practice, she emphasizes helping clients shift unhelpful thoughts and patterns so they can adopt healthier behaviors and perspectives. Her background includes work with individuals, couples, and families around substance use, co-dependency, and trauma-related concerns.

Her counseling style is warm, relational, and interactive, grounded in a strengths-based, person-centered outlook. Michelle partners with clients to shape treatment, blending cognitive-behavioral strategies with mindfulness and skill-building tools to address symptoms like anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and stress.

She also works with issues related to family of origin, communication problems, and forgiveness, offering tailored plans rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. Clients who value collaborative, compassionate care will find her approach focused on practical change and personal growth.

Michelle describes her role as supportive and empowering, guiding people as they work toward renewed coping skills and more adaptive ways of relating to themselves and others.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Work

Michelle uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is often applied to depression, anxiety, and patterns that contribute to stress or relationship conflict. She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when strong emotions or recurring crises are present. Additionally, a client-centered stance guides the therapeutic relationship by prioritizing empathy, collaboration, and the client’s own goals.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so treatment remains practical and responsive to change.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, continue work during life transitions, and maintain regular contact for skills practice and check-ins.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Michelle commonly address?

She works with a range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

Her style is warm, relational, and interactive, using a person-centered, strengths-based approach that integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness.

How much clinical experience does she have?

The therapist has three years of professional experience working with individuals, couples, and families on issues like substance use, trauma, and co-dependency.

What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?

She is licensed as an LCSW with the license identifier KY LCSW 255687 and practices in Kentucky.

Which languages are available for therapy sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How are fees structured for working with this therapist?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCodependencyCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stress

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Kentucky

Languages

English