Michael Knapik is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor based in Vermont.
01About Michael
Michael Knapik is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor based in Vermont. He brings 18 years of experience in mental health and a long background in journalism to help people talk through difficult moments. Michael focuses on strengths and helps clients recognize what already works in their lives.
He uses a mix of practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to address anxiety, depression, and mood concerns.
Background and approach
Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used when emotions feel overwhelming or when managing impulsivity becomes important. He also draws on client-centered and existential approaches to support meaning and life-purpose work. Michael has worked with people facing grief, hospice and end-of-life concerns, caregiver stress, and addiction-related issues.
He also helps with relationship problems, communication struggles, sleeping trouble, and low self-esteem. His experience includes many years supporting people who face chronic illness, cancer-related caregiving needs, and aging or geriatric concerns. Sessions are geared toward clear, usable steps.
He helps clients build coping skills, manage panic or intense emotions, and develop routines that reduce stress. Conversations tend to be straightforward and focused on what a person wants to change. Michael values self-compassion as a practical practice.
He encourages small, steady changes and helps people try new ways of responding to hard feelings. The goal is to build habits that make daily life more manageable and meaningful.
02Credentials
- LPC (Virginia)
- License 0701005243 · expires June 2027
- LCMHC (Vermont)
- License 068.0134104 · expires January 2027
- NPI
- 1982907481 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Methods Michael names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Michael names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then move toward values-based action; this can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to reduce symptoms like panic, low mood, or sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for managing intense emotions and impulsivity, useful for people who struggle with overwhelming reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. He explains options and adjusts the plan as progress is made so the approach fits the person rather than the other way around.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video calls let people work in real time with visual cues, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited, live chat offers a shorter check-in, and text messaging supports ongoing, flexible conversation between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting it into busy lives.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Michael commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and panic attacks, as well as grief, addiction, caregiver stress, and relationship or communication problems.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a strengths-focused, practical approach that mixes talk with concrete skills from several evidence-based methods to help clients change day-to-day routines.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Michael has worked in the mental health field for 18 years and previously spent decades as a professional journalist.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed as an LPC in Virginia and as an LCMHC in Vermont and practices from Vermont.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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