Licensed to practice in Michigan and accepts 24 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) and 6 more.

Noreen Kulhanek

LMSW-C, 30 years of experience
Warm
Direct
Empowering
VirtualAvailable

With over 30 years of experience in mental health, I've supported children and adults through crisis intervention and beyond. I hold a Master's in Social Work and a dual substance use credential as a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC). I've guided individuals through diverse challenges: depression, anxiety, relationship/marital issues, work stress, grief/loss, substance use, and family conflict. If depression feels overwhelming, relationships are straining you, or family pain weighs heavy—you don't have to face it alone. Therapy provides a compassionate space to unpack your experiences and find clarity together.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

We'll discuss your current life circumstances and pinpoint where you'd like support. We'll conduct an initial assessment, set collaborative goals, and craft a personalized, evidence-based plan—drawing on tools like CBT or ERP—to build resilience and help you feel like yourself again.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My therapeutic approach stands out for its practical, evidence-based focus on rapid skill-building using tools like CBT and ERP, delivering measurable relief in 6-12 months for most clients. What Sets It Apart Active collaboration: We co-create homework and real-world experiments, 30–40% symptoms drops by session 6. Tailored intensity: ERP for OCD/anxiety gets precise exposure hierarchies; CBT targets relationship/thought patterns with custom worksheets. Holistic integration: I weave in wellness strategies (like anti-inflammatory habits) alongside therapy for sustained results. Proven Results Clients gain independence fast—many end avoidance cycles, or rebuild relationships—because we prioritize actionable change over endless insight. This efficient, results-driven style empowers you to thrive outside sessions.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, and adults navigating mental health challenges through evidence-based therapies like CBT and ERP. Ideal Client Concerns Clients dealing with anxiety disorders (OCD, phobias, generalized anxiety), depression, relationship communication issues, and stress management often find my approach most helpful. These might show up as intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, low mood, or difficulty with daily wellness habits like an anti-inflammatory lifestyle. Common Mindsets You're likely motivated for practical change, open to structured tools, and ready to actively practice skills between sessions. Many come feeling stuck in unhelpful thought patterns or avoidance, seeking empowerment to break free. Typical Therapy Goals Reduce anxiety/phobia symptoms through targeted ERP or CBT. Build balanced thinking and coping strategies for depression/stress. Improve relationships and communication. Achieve sustainable wellbeing with actionable plans.

Other specialties

I identify as

Serves ages

Children (6 to 12)

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

In our sessions, we'll use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical approach backed by decades of research. It works by helping you notice automatic negative thoughts that might be exaggerating problems, then challenging you with more balanced evidence, and adaptive positive thinking. We'll also practice new behaviors, such as facing fears gradually or using relaxation techniques, so you build skills to manage anxiety, depression, or stress on your own between sessions.

Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)

In our work together, we'll use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a proven therapy especially effective for OCD, anxiety, and phobias. It works by slowly exposing you to the thoughts, situations, or sensations that trigger anxiety—like contamination fears or checking rituals—while learning to resist the usual compulsions or avoidance. Over time, this rewires your brain's fear response so the anxiety naturally decreases without safety behaviors, helping you regain control and live more freely.

, 2 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

June 30, 2026

Therapist Noreen didn't press for a particular chronology. This allowed several open ended topics. And a pattern of succession, giving me a feeling of some issues already at present, concluding.

Verified client, age 65+
Review shared after session 1 with Noreen

June 28, 2026

Meeting Noreen was like a breath of fresh air. The warmth that she brings to sessions really grounds me into being able to open up and talk about my life and my problems. She is very empowering, humorous, and is realistic. I feel like when I left the first session with her, I felt confidence in the treatment I was about to begin. It gave me hope!

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 1 with Noreen