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Hana Kuc

Hana Kuc, LMHC, LPCC

Therapist in New York

Compassionate practical therapy for everyday struggles

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15 years of experience listed

LMHC, LPCC professional credentials

English, Czech, Slovak languages

  • Goal-focused work
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Supports motivation

About Hana

Hana Kuc is a licensed mental health counselor with 15 years of clinical experience in New York. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and self esteem concerns. Hana aims to make therapy practical and approachable for people feeling stuck by perfectionism, burnout, or self-blame.

Her approach blends clear, goal-focused work with gentle pacing. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to address traumatic memories, and Motivational Interviewing to support change and readiness.

Hana often guides people to face fears gradually, with patience and acceptance. Sessions usually involve talking through patterns, testing small behavior changes, and building skills for coping and problem solving. She emphasizes shifting rigid beliefs so people gain room for new choices.

People who come to her frequently struggle with procrastination, overwork, or difficulty relaxing. She works with those dealing with grief, relationship strain, intimacy questions, sleeping problems, or career stress. Her background includes work with addiction-related concerns and first responder issues.

Hana speaks English, Czech, and Slovak. She supports clients who want practical tools and steady emotional support while they learn new ways of coping. To begin, readers should use the site process to match and schedule a session.

How Hana Uses CBT, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing Online

Hana uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT breaks problems into manageable pieces, which is useful for anxiety, insomnia, perfectionism, and mood issues.

She also offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to address troubling memories and trauma-related symptoms. EMDR aims to reduce the intensity of painful memories so they interfere less with daily life.

Motivational Interviewing is used to support people who want to change habits but feel stuck. It focuses on building motivation and practical steps toward goals, often around addiction, procrastination, or health behavior changes.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. Hana will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. Together they try methods and adjust as needed so therapy fits the client rather than the other way around.

If you are interested in online options, confirm the current session formats before booking. Confirming helps make sure session length, scheduling, and whether video or other options work for your routine. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time, while still focusing on clear skills and progress.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteem

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Drug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

New York, California

Languages

English, Czech, Slovak

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Hana address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and self esteem issues, plus related problems like sleep trouble, grief, anger, and career strain.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style mixes practical problem solving with gentle pacing. Sessions focus on testing small changes and reshaping rigid beliefs.

What is her clinical background?

Hana has 15 years of professional experience in mental health, including work with addiction concerns and first responder issues.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

She holds LMHC and LPCC credentials and practices in New York.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Czech, and Slovak.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a therapy relationship?

Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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