Mindi Koczot , LCMHC

Mindi Koczot is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who guides people toward greater purpose and well-being. She views therapy as a partnership in which clients are supported to uncover their values, clarify what matters most, and take steps toward living a more intentional life. Her work draws on existential ideas about meaning and the ideal self, alongside practical, evidence-informed strategies to reduce unhelpful thinking and strengthen coping skills.

In sessions she blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques with trauma-informed methods to help dispel cognitive distortions and build emotional regulation. Mindi also incorporates body-centered practices such as breathing exercises, meditation, yoga, Emotional Freedom Technique, and somatic strategies when these tools fit a client’s needs. These approaches are offered thoughtfully to help clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, and challenges with self-esteem and identity.

Her style emphasizes creating a comfortable and accepting space where people can be themselves in the moment. Mindi aims to walk alongside clients as they navigate life transitions, grief, parenting strains, career questions, and intimacy issues, helping them move toward clarity, resilience, and a stronger sense of self. She holds the credential LCMHC, which means Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor.

Approaches that inform online therapy and how they help

Existential Therapy helps people explore meaning, values, and life direction, supporting those facing emptiness, life purpose questions, or major transitions. It focuses on what matters most to the individual and helps translate insights into purposeful action.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with self-critical thinking by building alternative coping strategies.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It provides skills to manage intense feelings, reduce impulsive reactions, and improve communication in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mindi works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to tailor methods to each person’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging let clients choose formats that fit their schedule and comfort level. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care through life changes, reduce travel time, and access regular support from licensed professionals in ways that match daily life.