- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions help
- Parenting support
About Thelma
Thelma Hunter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Kentucky with 25 years of practice. She works with people who struggle with stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, low self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting pressure, and anger.
She treats each person as the expert on their own life. She listens for strengths and practical steps that build on what already works. Sessions are practical and focused on small, usable changes rather than long lectures or abstract theory.
Her approach centers on identifying patterns that keep old problems alive. She helps people name unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, try new coping strategies, and notice what changes. When addiction, mood issues, or grief are present, she looks for concrete ways to reduce harm and restore daily routines.
Thelma also pays attention to life transitions like separation, caregiving strain, midlife questions, and aging concerns. She works with issues such as body image, guilt and shame, obsessive habits, phobias, and the practical fallout of trauma and loss.
People who want straightforward, experience-based help often prefer her style. She aims to make the work feel doable. To begin, clients choose an initial step and try one practical change between sessions. Over time those small steps add up to clearer choices and fewer repeated conflicts.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
She often draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. One common method helps people spot automatic negative thoughts, test whether those thoughts are accurate, and try alternative ways of thinking that reduce anger and anxiety. Another approach emphasizes behavior change and coping strategies. This involves breaking problems into small, manageable steps, practicing new responses to triggers, and building routines that reduce mood swings, cravings, or overwhelm. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together decide which techniques to try first. That collaborative choice helps keep sessions practical and relevant to daily life. Confirm current session options before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make scheduling easier and fit therapy into a busy week. It may also let someone have shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, or choose sessions that suit their daily routine. Ask about specific session formats when you complete the matching questionnaire.Areas of expertise
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She supports people dealing with anger alongside stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, parenting pressure, grief, and mood disorders.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a practical, strengths-based style that focuses on clear steps and changes people can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.