Michael Knapik, LPC, LCMHC

Michael Knapik is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing from Vermont. He brings 18 years working in the mental health field and a background as a professional journalist, which shapes a clear and direct way of listening and asking questions. He focuses on people’s strengths and helps them use those strengths to face hard moments.

He often uses approaches that emphasize values, present-moment awareness, and practical skills. In sessions he may help someone notice what matters most to them, learn new ways to manage strong emotions, and try small experiments that change daily habits. He draws on cognitive and behavioral tools to reframe unhelpful thoughts and on skills from dialectical behavior therapy to manage intense feelings.

Michael has worked with people dealing with anxiety, stress, addictions, grief, depression, self-harm behaviors, and end-of-life concerns. He also addresses relationship strain, intimacy questions, sleeping problems, and low self-esteem. He has specific experience supporting caregivers and people facing serious illness or hospice situations.

Sessions aim to be collaborative and straightforward. He helps people set clear goals, practice new skills between meetings, and track what changes over time. His style tends to be practical, patient, and focused on the next workable step.

He offers therapy in English and practices in Vermont. If you are considering help for trauma and abuse or other concerns, he can work with you to identify the next steps and plan what to try first.

How ACT, CBT, and client-centered work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small actions that align with those values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and decisions about life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing thought patterns and testing them with practical experiments to reduce distress and improve mood. It often includes homework and behavior changes between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and supporting a person’s own pace and wisdom as they work through problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what methods feel most helpful. They will try a plan and adjust it as needed so the therapy matches the person’s needs and everyday life.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Online work can make it simpler to maintain regular meetings during life transitions or when living in a rural area. Confirm the current session options before booking to learn which formats are offered for scheduling and check-in. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to teach skills, review homework, and support steady progress without a client having to rearrange major parts of their day.