Michael Knapik, LPC, LCMHC
Therapist in Vermont
Michael Knapik is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who brings 18 years of clinical experience to his work.
- License 0701005243, 068.0134104 · Virginia, Vermont Expires June 2027, January 2027
- NPI 1982907481 · national registry
- Experience and languages 18+ years in practice English
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About Michael
Michael Knapik is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who brings 18 years of clinical experience to his work. He practices in Vermont and focuses on helping people manage common struggles like anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and addictive behaviors. He centers sessions on a person’s strengths and practical steps forward.
Michael uses a blend of approaches to meet each person where they are.
Background and approach
He often draws on the Gottman Method for relational patterns, cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to build values-based action. He also incorporates skills from dialectical behavior therapy and client-centered work when helpful. In sessions he aims to make things understandable and doable.
Conversations move from identifying what’s not working to testing small changes people can try between meetings. He pays attention to emotion, behavior, and the daily routines that shape a person’s life. His background includes long-term volunteer work in hospice, which informs his comfort with end-of-life topics and caregiver stress.
He also helps people facing chronic illness, cancer-related concerns, and aging and geriatric challenges. Michael offers a calm, practical style that emphasizes self-compassion and steady progress. He encourages people to notice strengths they already have and to use simple strategies to handle difficult moments.
Credentials
- LPC (Virginia)
- License 0701005243 · expires June 2027
- LCMHC (Vermont)
- License 068.0134104 · expires January 2027
- NPI
- 1982907481 · national provider identifier
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Focus 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
Approaches Michael names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches 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.
Online support
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
The Gottman Method looks at patterns in relationships and focuses on practical skills for communication and connection. It helps people notice interaction habits and practice concrete ways to repair conflict and build trust.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match personal values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and navigating life changes.
Client-centered therapy emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental conversation where the person leads the pace. This approach supports self-discovery and helps people identify their own best next steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, needs, and style. This collaborative process can include trying different techniques and tracking what helps most over time.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different lifestyles. Video is useful for full conversations and skill practice, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat or messaging can support quick check-ins or steps between sessions, and text allows ongoing reflection without scheduling a full session. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictive behaviors, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep problems, low self-esteem, bipolar and mood disorders, and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a practical, strengths-focused style that mixes evidence-based techniques with client-centered listening. Sessions focus on small, doable steps and learning skills to manage emotions and behaviors.
How long has he worked in mental health?
He has 18 years of clinical experience in mental health and additional background from years of volunteer work in hospice care.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LPC credential and the LCMHC credential and provides services from Vermont.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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