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Hana Kuc, LMHC, LPCC
New York
LMHC LPCC - Stress and Addiction support
See online therapy options- CBT informed work
- EMDR interventions
- Motivational interviewing
About Hana
Hana Kuc is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 15 years of experience. She practices in New York and focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Hana works with adults who want clear, practical steps to reduce distress and build better routines.
Her work emphasizes small, manageable changes rather than big leaps. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, test different responses, and try new behaviors. Sessions mix conversation with simple exercises and homework to practice between meetings.
Hana uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas alongside EMDR and motivational interviewing techniques when helpful. She often addresses perfectionism, chronic self-blame, procrastination, and burnout by shifting rigid beliefs and daily habits. For people coping with addiction or substance use, she includes focused strategies to bolster motivation and reduce risky patterns.
Her approach is practical and paced. She guides people through facing fears gradually and builds skills for more flexible thinking. Work in sessions aims to make everyday tasks easier and to reduce symptoms that get in the way of living well.
Hana speaks English, Czech, and Slovak. She sees clients in New York and uses methods meant to fit into real life, such as short skill practices, behavioral experiments, and motivation-focused conversations.
How Hana applies CBT, EMDR and motivational interviewing online
Hana commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. CBT work online often includes brief skill drills, thought records, and behavior experiments people can practice between sessions.She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, to address traumatic memories and the distress they cause. EMDR in sessions focuses on gradual processing of memories while tracking internal reactions and learning calmer responses.
Motivational Interviewing is used to strengthen a person's own reasons for change, especially for substance use or habit shifts. This approach centers on exploring ambivalence and building confidence for small steps forward.
Finding the right mix is part of the work. Hana will collaborate with each person to decide which approach or combination fits their goals and preferences. She adjusts pacing and techniques based on how a person responds in early sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy week by removing travel, enabling shorter check-ins, and letting people work from locations that reduce interruptions. Ask about specific session types and lengths when scheduling to match practical needs.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York, California
Languages
English, Czech, Slovak
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, career stress, and ADHD-related difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured, focusing on noticing unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors step by step. Sessions include short exercises and homework to try outside appointments.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of professional work experience and uses a mix of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and motivational interviewing.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LMHC and LPCC credentials and practices in New York.
In what languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English, Czech, and Slovak.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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