Michael Knapik

Michael Knapik is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing with 18 years in the mental health field. He is also certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors. Before becoming a clinician he spent three decades as a professional journalist, and he volunteered in hospice work for 16 years. Those varied experiences inform his interest in grief, end-of-life concerns, and the practicalities of navigating major life changes.

He describes an eclectic, strengths-focused orientation that centers on the idea that people are experts in their own lives. His work draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, client-centered principles, existential ideas, and family systems work, along with practices from mindfulness-based stress reduction and solution-focused therapy. Michael has experience assisting people with anxiety, stress, addictive disorders, grief and loss, depression, bipolar disorder, self-harming behaviors, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep difficulties, and compassion fatigue.

Michael emphasizes helping individuals recognize and use their existing strengths while introducing practical skills and reflective work. He encourages a compassionate stance toward oneself and supports exploration of values, coping strategies, and communication patterns.