Michelle Kohut , LCPC

Michelle Kohut is a licensed therapist practicing in Nevada with 12 years of experience supporting people through complex emotional and relational challenges. As an LCPC, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, she creates an affirming, compassionate environment where clients can explore identity, relationships, and personal growth while feeling heard and validated.

Her work focuses on treating depression, anxiety, trauma, and experiences common to LGBTQ+ clients, alongside a broad range of concerns including intimacy, addiction, grief, parenting, career pressures, and attention challenges. Michelle emphasizes empathy and collaboration, guiding clients to build self-compassion, strengthen communication skills, and navigate life transitions with clearer coping strategies.

Drawing on evidence-based methods, she helps clients reduce shame, address social anxiety, and handle workplace and relationship stress. Michelle aims to empower people to develop resilience, form healthier connections, and deepen self-understanding. Whether the focus is identity exploration, cultural factors, or everyday stressors, she is committed to working alongside each person with respect, curiosity, and steady support.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Michelle Kohut

Michelle Kohut integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support clients in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the client leads the pace of change and explores personal values and identity. This approach can be especially helpful for people working through self-esteem, identity questions, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical for managing anxiety, depression, and stress, and it often includes skill-building for coping with everyday challenges. Michelle also draws on emotionally-focused therapy to address attachment and relationship dynamics by helping partners and individuals understand and respond to emotional needs.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Michelle works with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations, all while focusing on effective therapeutic work.