- CBT techniques
- Client-centered focus
- Mindfulness tools
About Kevin
Kevin Bagwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing relationship strain, family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, depression, anxiety, and other concerns listed in his profile.
Kevin uses straightforward talk therapy. He listens to describe what is happening and then helps clients set practical goals. Sessions focus on skills people can use between meetings, such as coping strategies for anxiety, communication steps for relationship problems, and ways to manage mood and cravings.
His background includes long-term work in nonprofit and community mental health settings and in university psychiatric services. That range of settings has shaped a focus on reachable steps rather than abstract models. He draws on a mix of approaches and chooses techniques that fit the person and the problem.
Kevin combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral methods and existential ideas. He also uses mindfulness and narrative approaches when they match a client's needs. These methods are described and applied plainly in session so people can try them quickly in everyday life.
Sessions involve checking current concerns, practicing an approach, and planning actions for the week. He also addresses addiction, ADHD, grief, eating issues, anger, career stress, and coping with life changes. Kevin aims to help people make small, sustainable changes that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Kevin draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy in online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and manage mood. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening carefully, clarifying a person's goals, and shaping sessions around what matters most to them.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kevin will discuss what methods seem most useful and adjust plans based on the client's goals and preferences. That means trying an approach for a few sessions and checking whether it feels helpful before continuing.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because specific formats are not listed in the profile. Ask about the available session types when you schedule. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. Some formats also use less bandwidth or do not require video, which can help when a quiet, low-effort option is needed. Confirm the current session options before you book so they match your routine and needs.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Michigan, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, depression, anxiety, addictions, grief, eating issues, anger, self-esteem, career stress, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a practical, client-centered approach with clear steps and exercises. Cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, existential, and narrative methods are used as fits the person's goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working in nonprofit, community mental health, university psychiatric services, and private practice settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LPC and LPCC credentials and is based in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.