- Compassionate listening
- Practical tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Kirk
Kirk Postlewaite is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who focuses on men's wellbeing among other concerns. He approaches sessions with honesty and compassion, encouraging people to take responsibility while also practicing self-acceptance. He frames change as a step-by-step process and aims to make the first steps feel manageable.
Kirk brings six years of licensure experience built on earlier work in the mental health field. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, ADHD, anger, and compassion fatigue. He also supports those facing career shifts, parenting strains, family problems, and midlife challenges.
His practice blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused work. Mindfulness is woven into sessions as a practical way to reduce reactivity and improve daily coping. Motivational interviewing is used when someone wants help finding clearer reasons to change.
In sessions he listens first, then looks for small, workable steps. Conversations often include short skills practice, gentle challenges, and goal-focused planning. He emphasizes realistic pacing so changes can fit into everyday life.
Kirk works from Vermont and conducts therapy in English. He does not accept international clients. To begin, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities. The therapist listens carefully and follows the person's lead to build goals that feel meaningful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and develops practical skills to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus during daily life.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time based on what is useful.
Confirm session formats before booking since none are listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people practice skills in the places where they live and work. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt exercises, homework, and mindfulness practices to work well in remote sessions, and Kirk will help tailor the plan to each person's needs and routines.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Vermont
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, ADHD, anger, and compassion fatigue, plus family and parenting concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses an honest, compassionate approach that balances encouragement with gentle challenge and practical steps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He holds an LCMHC credential and has six years of experience as a licensed clinician built on earlier mental health work.
Where does he practice and what is his credential?
He practices in Vermont and is licensed as an LCMHC in that state.
Can I work with him if I live in another country?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.