Arlene Kuntzman, LMHC

Arlene Kuntzman is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and ADHD. She writes and talks plainly with clients to make next steps clear and doable. Arlene emphasizes practical coping skills and steady support while people address painful thoughts and feelings.

She aims to make the therapy space calm and nonjudgmental. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that keep problems going and testing small changes that can make daily life easier. Arlene encourages realistic goals and concrete steps that fit each person's routine.

Arlene has worked in the field for over three decades and brings long experience to each case. She combines that background with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, using thought-and-behavior techniques to reduce intense worry, panic, and low mood. These are paired with interventions for trauma and grief where needed.

People who meet with her can expect a collaborative approach. She listens first, then offers tools and practice exercises between sessions. Progress is tracked in straightforward ways so clients can notice small gains.

Arlene practices in Indiana as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She offers sessions in English and uses formats that suit different schedules and needs. Her work centers on steady, practical assistance to help people move toward better daily functioning.

Practical CBT tools and flexible online care

Arlene uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. CBT sessions teach specific skills for reducing anxiety, managing panic, and lifting mood by changing unhelpful thinking and practicing new behaviors. This approach is useful for stress, depression, panic attacks, and many mood concerns.

She pairs CBT techniques with trauma-informed listening when past hurts or abuse are part of the problem. That means sessions move at a pace that feels manageable while also introducing skills to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Choosing an approach is collaborative; the therapist works with each person to find what fits their goals and preferences rather than insisting on a single method.

Online therapy offers several practical advantages. Video calls let sessions resemble in-person meetings while reaching people across distances. Phone sessions can be a good choice when lower bandwidth or not being on camera helps. Live chat and text-based messaging provide brief check-ins, skill reminders, and a way to communicate between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep consistent momentum toward goals.