- Years in practice
- 25
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Kentucky
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Thelma
Thelma Hunter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience based in Kentucky. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, mood concerns such as bipolar disorder, and problems tied to addiction. She also supports people facing relationship stress, grief, anger, intimacy concerns, and parenting pressures.
Her approach centers on listening first and helping clients build on their strengths. She treats each person as the expert on their life and works alongside them to set realistic goals.
Background and approach
Sessions are practical and focused on skills that can be used between meetings. In sessions she addresses areas like self-esteem, motivation, coping after loss, and challenges tied to substance use. She also helps people manage obsessive or phobic thoughts, and navigate life changes such as divorce or midlife transitions.
Her work often includes concrete strategies to reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning. Thelma keeps things straightforward and compassionate. She emphasizes small, achievable steps that add up over time.
Parents who feel overwhelmed by routines, discipline, or the emotional strain of caregiving can find clear ideas and support. Her long experience in Kentucky informs a practical style that balances empathy with direct problem-solving. The focus is on what a person wants to change and which actions will help them get there.
Thelma supports people as they try new approaches and adjust plans when needed.
What Thelma works with
Everything Thelma lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Thelma helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches that guide online sessions
Thelma uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach emphasizes building coping skills to reduce anxiety and manage mood swings; this involves practicing simple techniques and applying them to daily routines. Another approach focuses on relapse prevention and behavior change for people dealing with substance use; sessions cover identifying triggers and creating step-by-step plans to handle urges.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Thelma will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that make sense for their situation. She adjusts the plan over time based on what is helpful and what needs to change.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video lets you work face to face when a longer conversation is needed. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is preferred. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to fit quick updates or ongoing support into a busy day. These options increase flexibility for people balancing parenting, work, or caregiving.
Questions people ask about Thelma
What concerns does she commonly address?
Thelma works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, and parenting-related strain.
What is her therapy style like?
She listens first and treats each person as the expert on their life. Sessions focus on practical steps, skills you can use between meetings, and building on existing strengths.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in Kentucky.
Which languages are used for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session options.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, filling out a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.
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