Michelle Kohut , LCPC

Michelle Kohut is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Nevada with 12 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage complex emotional challenges related to identity, relationships, and life transitions while applying a compassionate, affirming stance that centers each person's individual story.

Her work includes support for depression, anxiety, trauma, and LGBT identity concerns, as well as issues around intimacy, addictions, family dynamics, grief, parenting, and career changes. She often helps clients address shame, social anxiety, workplace stress, and difficulties with communication, aiming to strengthen self-esteem and resilience over time.

Michelle draws on evidence-based methods including client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally focused strategies, the Gottman Method, and mindfulness practices to tailor care to each person. She emphasizes collaboration - helping clients identify goals, build practical coping skills, and deepen their understanding of relational patterns and personal values.

Known for an empathetic, nonjudgmental approach, Michelle seeks to create an environment where exploration and growth are possible. Her practice prioritizes supporting people as they navigate identity exploration, repair relationships, manage stress, and cultivate more meaningful connections in daily life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Michelle often integrates client-centered therapy, which focuses on empathetic listening and creating a supportive environment so clients can explore values and personal goals. This approach helps with self-esteem, identity exploration, and emotional processing.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and modify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT provides practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and habit-related concerns by teaching skills that can be applied day to day.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is employed when relationship patterns and attachment needs are central. EFT helps people and couples understand emotional responses and work toward stronger, more secure connections.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey - Michelle collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules and make it easier to maintain continuity of care. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals from different settings and to choose formats that feel most comfortable for their work on stress, relationships, identity, and other concerns.