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Kirk Postlewaite, LCMHC
Vermont
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Solution-focused work
About Kirk
Kirk Postlewaite is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in Vermont with six years of clinical experience. He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, compassion fatigue, ADHD, addictions, family concerns, grief, parenting, self-esteem, career issues, depression, and life changes. Kirk also focuses on fatherhood issues, first responder concerns, men’s issues, forgiveness, and seasonal affective disorder.
Kirk uses straightforward, practical methods to help people notice patterns that cause distress. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. He also uses client-centered principles and mindfulness to support clearer thinking and steadier reactions.
Sessions tend to be direct and goal-oriented. Kirk helps people set small, achievable steps and then checks what works. He uses solution-focused techniques and motivational interviewing to encourage momentum and clearer decision making.
Kirk’s style balances challenge with respect. He asks for active participation and encourages people to try different responses between sessions. Mindfulness practices are often used to reduce reactivity and increase attention to present-moment choices.
He practices in Vermont and conducts work in English. People who want practical, structured help with everyday problems may find his approach fits well. Before booking, confirm the current session options and formats to make sure they match your needs.
How his approaches translate to online work
Kirk commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. He also brings client-centered principles, which emphasize listening and responding to the person’s concerns, and mindfulness techniques that train attention and reduce reactivity.The choice of which methods to use is part of the early work together. Kirk will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then recommend approaches to test. This is collaborative rather than fixed, so methods can shift as the work progresses.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. They can also support using practical tools between meetings, such as thought records, behavioral experiments, and short mindfulness exercises to practice during everyday routines.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Vermont
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address most often?
Kirk works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, compassion fatigue, ADHD, addictions, grief, parenting, self-esteem, career concerns, depression, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness methods, with solution-focused and motivational interviewing elements to set practical goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor working in mental health settings.
What credential and location are listed?
He is an LCMHC licensed in Vermont and practices in Vermont.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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