- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Phobias and OCD
About Thelma
Thelma Hunter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Kentucky with 25 years of professional experience. She works with people who are struggling with stress and anxiety, addictions, self-esteem and confidence, bipolar disorder, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, and phobias.
She uses straightforward conversation to help people name what feels hard and to build on strengths they already have. Sessions focus on practical steps and small changes that make daily life easier. Thelma treats problems like anger, parenting strain, and career stress alongside mood and compulsive concerns.
Her style is collaborative and rooted in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She invites clients to describe their story and then works with them to try methods that fit their goals. This includes addressing loneliness, body image, and issues tied to aging or caregiving stress.
Thelma has long experience supporting people through addiction and recovery challenges, including drug and alcohol addiction and relapse concerns. She also helps with divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and coping after disaster.
People who choose her often want clear, practical tools rather than long theoretical explanations. She aims to help people notice small progress, manage symptoms like obsessions or compulsions, and reduce the everyday impact of mood disorders and phobias.
Evidence-based techniques and online sessions
Many of the methods Thelma uses come from evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One common approach focuses on skills to manage anxiety and reduce avoidance by practicing small, manageable steps in real situations; this can help with social anxiety and phobias by breaking challenges into doable parts. Another common technique addresses mood and addictive behaviors through behavior-focused strategies that identify triggers and build new habits to reduce harmful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Thelma will collaborate with each person to figure out which techniques match their goals and preferences. She adapts methods over time based on what helps and what feels manageable for the person in front of her.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, require less travel, and allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. They also let people choose settings that reduce background noise or avoid being on camera when that helps them engage.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, relationship and family issues, grief, and phobias.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Her work is collaborative and practical, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques to identify goals and try tangible strategies in sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Kentucky and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I have sessions if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; services are provided to people within the therapist's permitted jurisdiction.
How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.