- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Guilt and shame focus
- Grief and loss support
About Arlene
Arlene Kuntzman is an Indiana-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 34 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and ADHD. She also helps people dealing with communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, mood disorders, panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress.
Arlene prefers a straightforward, practical style in sessions. She listens to what matters most and helps people name the thoughts and behaviors that keep them stuck. Conversations often include skill-building and problem-solving to manage day-to-day stress and anxiety.
Her work uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which means she and the person in therapy look at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. That approach is useful for panic symptoms, low mood, and some trauma-related reactions. Sessions are focused on small, achievable steps rather than long lectures.
People who want to address guilt or shame will find that she talks through what those feelings mean and how they affect behavior. The focus is on specific changes people can try between sessions, not on quick fixes or promises of forgiveness.
Arlene draws on decades of experience to guide conversations and track progress over time. She asks practical questions, suggests exercises suited to each situation, and reviews what is or isn’t helping. To begin, a short intake and scheduling step is used to set initial goals and plan the first session.
How CBT shapes online sessions and practical benefits
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a hands-on approach that looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In plain terms it helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns, test them, and try different behaviors to reduce anxiety, panic, or low mood. Sessions typically include exercises to practice between meetings and short skill drills that build coping tools.When addressing trauma-related reactions or stress, CBT focuses on gradual steps to reclaim daily functioning. That can mean breaking problems into smaller tasks, rehearsing responses to triggers, and tracking progress with simple homework. These steps are chosen together so the work fits personal goals and tolerances.
Finding the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try approaches that suit the person’s needs, and adjust plans based on what helps. The client’s feedback shapes the pace and focus of work rather than following a fixed script.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They can also be useful when quieter surroundings or less visual bandwidth are preferable. Ask about available formats when scheduling to pick what works best.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and ADHD, along with related issues such as guilt and shame and panic attacks.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
The approach involves talking through what the feelings do in daily life and using concrete tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors over time.
What is her professional background?
She has 34 years of experience as a mental health counselor working in clinical settings and with individuals on mood and trauma-related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Indiana and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the first appointment?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.