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Kirk Postlewaite

Kirk Postlewaite

LCMHC

Vermont

Growth-focused counselor with practical tools

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At a glance

Credentials
LCMHC
License
LCMHC, Vermont / 068.0123910
Experience
6 years
Languages
English
Location
Vermont

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    • Motivational guidance
    • Mindfulness practice
    • Practical steps

    About Kirk

    Kirk Postlewaite is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in Vermont who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. He emphasizes honest, direct conversations and a respectful, compassionate manner. Kirk aims to support people who are ready to make changes while also acknowledging how hard that first step can feel.

    He uses a mix of approaches in sessions, including motivational interviewing to draw out personal goals and cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thinking. Mindfulness practices are woven into his work to help people calm their attention and notice habits as they arise. Solution-focused methods are also used to identify practical next steps and build momentum.

    Kirk brings six years as a licensed counselor to his practice and received a master’s degree in counseling and community mental health. He has worked across a range of concerns such as trauma, anger, parenting challenges, ADHD, addictions, grief, and career strain. This range informs a flexible, down-to-earth style rather than a one-size-fits-all model.

    Sessions aim to balance challenge and support. Kirk encourages responsibility for change while offering guidance about small, achievable steps. He often combines short-term goals with practices that build long-term coping skills.

    People who value straightforward feedback and practical tools tend to connect well with his approach. He welcomes conversations about fatherhood issues, first responder stress, midlife concerns, and men’s issues among other focuses.

  2. How therapy methods translate to online care

    Motivational Interviewing is a conversational approach that helps people find their own reasons to change. It focuses on listening, asking open questions, and helping clients clarify what matters to them, which can be useful for addictions, career shifts, or behavior change goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and uses simple exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, often helping with anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches basic attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, and it can support coping with trauma or ongoing stress.

    Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions can shift focus over time, combining short-term problem solving with practices that build longer-term skills.

    The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes ongoing practice work and follow-up tasks easier to schedule between appointments while keeping the focus on practical tools and steady progress.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementCompassion fatigueADHD

    Also works with

    AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching

    Additional focus areas

    Family problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessMen's issuesMidlife crisisPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    6+ years

    Listed in

    Vermont

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Kirk commonly help with?

    He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, compassion fatigue, ADHD, addictions, family and parenting issues, grief, self esteem, career strain, and coping with life changes.

    What is his therapeutic style like?

    The approach is honest and compassionate with direct feedback. He combines collaborative goal-setting with practical strategies and mindfulness practices.

    How much clinical experience does he have?

    Kirk has six years of experience as a licensed clinician and holds a master’s degree in counseling and community mental health.

    What are his credentials and where is he located?

    He is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, listed as VT LCMHC, and practices in Vermont.

    Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

    Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How are fees handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with him?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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