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Adam Hunt

Adam Hunt, LCSW

Wisconsin

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LCSW - Anger and Emotional Regulation

  • ACT strategies
  • CBT tools
  • Mindfulness practice

About Adam

Adam Hunt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin with 15 years of experience. He helps people who are worn down by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, addiction, anger, and major life changes. He frames difficult reactions as survival strategies that can be adjusted rather than moral failings.

His approach is practical and focused on depth. He looks at the patterns that keep someone stuck - thought loops, avoidance, shutdown, people-pleasing, or harsh self-criticism. Sessions move from understanding those patterns to building skills that work day to day.

Adam primarily uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and solution-focused strategies. He combines those with client-centered and mindfulness elements to help people practice new ways of responding. The work is not about long verbal analysis alone but about actionable steps to try between meetings.

He helps people handle strong emotions and recurring reactions, including anger that shows up at home or at work. The focus is on increasing psychological flexibility and finding tools to reduce reactivity and resentment. He describes the nervous system and mind as trying to protect a person, and therapy looks at how those protections can be changed when they no longer help.

Adam aims to leave people with skills they can use long after sessions end. He emphasizes short-term skill building alongside deeper pattern work so people feel more grounded, capable, and able to manage the hard moments that come up.

How his approaches work for online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that match personal values. It can help with persistent anger, avoidance, and low mood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, rumination, and problem-solving around relationships. Mindfulness methods support paying attention to present-moment experience and can reduce reactivity and rumination. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences, then adjust techniques as progress is observed. That means trying strategies, reviewing what helps, and shifting focus when something isn’t working. Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets clients practice skills in the settings where they live and work, so techniques can be tested and refined between meetings.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

Wisconsin

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, addiction, anger, and life changes, plus related concerns such as attachment issues and codependency.

How would he describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a practical, depth-oriented style that identifies unhelpful patterns and builds real-world skills you can use between sessions.

How long has he been practicing?

He has 15 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He is an LCSW licensed in Wisconsin.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with clients outside the United States?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

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