Michelle Kohut , LCPC

Michelle Kohut is a licensed therapist practicing in Nevada who brings 12 years of clinical experience to her work with individuals and families. As an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor), she focuses on creating an affirming, compassionate space for people navigating identity questions, relationship challenges, and significant life changes. Her practice emphasizes support for those dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and LGBT-related concerns, along with a broad range of emotional and interpersonal issues such as intimacy, addiction, grief, parenting struggles, and self-esteem.

Michelle uses an empathetic, collaborative approach that helps clients strengthen communication, reduce shame, and manage social anxiety and workplace stress. She partners with people to build resilience, clarify values, and develop practical skills for coping with transitions and daily pressures. Drawing on evidence-based methods, Michelle aims to help clients improve relationships, deepen self-understanding, and cultivate greater emotional well-being. Whether addressing sexuality, cultural identity, or career and family dynamics, she remains committed to treating each person with respect, curiosity, and genuine care.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Michelle Kohut integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support clients in online sessions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathetic stance that helps individuals explore their values and sense of self while building self-compassion and stronger relationships. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

She also draws on emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) to help couples and individuals understand emotional patterns in relationships and strengthen attachment and communication. Michelle approaches treatment collaboratively - she works with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances rather than prescribing a single path.

Online therapy with Michelle is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to access care from different locations and schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of support, try different formats, and integrate therapeutic work into everyday life while working with a licensed professional.