Michael Knapik, LPC, LCMHC
Therapist helping people rewrite difficult stories
Details
| Name | Michael Knapik |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC, LCMHC |
| Based in | Vermont |
| Licensed in | Virginia, Vermont |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 18 |
About Michael
Michael Knapik is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor practicing in Vermont. He brings 18 years of counseling experience and a calm, strengths-focused style to sessions. Michael often helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and relationship or intimacy concerns.
He uses Narrative therapy alongside acceptance and commitment ideas and client-centered listening. That means he helps people name the stories that shape their lives and then looks for new, more useful ways to tell them.
Background and approach
Sessions are practical and rooted in what a person already does well. Michael draws on cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior tools when they fit the need. He teaches skills for managing strong emotions, reducing panic, improving sleep, and changing unhelpful thinking patterns.
He also supports people dealing with caregiver strain, cancer-related concerns, end-of-life issues, and addiction struggles. His background includes long experience in hospice volunteering, which shaped his approach to grief and end-of-life conversations. He keeps language simple and focuses on small, doable steps people can take between sessions.
Michael encourages self-compassion as a starting point for change. Sessions are offered in English and available via phone, video, live chat, or text messaging. People who want to begin are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule based on the therapist’s availability.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief among the things Michael works with, alongside the areas below.
- 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
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Michael directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Michael directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Using Narrative and Acceptance approaches online
Michael blends Narrative therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered listening to guide online work. Narrative therapy helps people name the stories that shape their choices and relationships, then practice rewriting those stories in ways that feel truer to their values. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches how to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward what matters most. Client-centered work focuses on listening closely and following the person’s pace so conversations feel steady and humane.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist assesses needs, goals, and preferences and then collaborates on techniques that fit. That means sessions can shift between storytelling, mindfulness and values-based actions, and skills training depending on what helps most that week.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video calls are useful for a full session with visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a quicker check-in. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief updates, skill reminders, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or health needs.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does this therapist help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, grief, anger, and related issues such as sleep problems, self-esteem, and intimacy concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He emphasizes Narrative therapy and client-centered listening, using plain language and practical steps to change unhelpful stories and habits.
How much experience does he have?
He has 18 years of experience in the mental health field and long-term involvement with hospice work that informs his approach to grief and end-of-life issues.
What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?
He holds LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Virginia and LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) in Vermont and practices in Vermont.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Appointments can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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