- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Solution-focused work
About Kevin
Kevin Peterca is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 35 years of practice. He helps people address stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, grief, and work or career problems. He also supports people facing addiction, trauma, intimacy questions, and life changes.
Kevin uses clear, goal-focused sessions that move toward specific outcomes. He often works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. He also draws on solution-focused techniques to build small, practical steps forward and uses mindfulness practices to help with moment-to-moment stress.
His style is collaborative and direct. He invites clients to offer their preferences and helps set concrete goals together. Sessions focus on skills that can be practiced between meetings and on real-life problems people bring in.
Over three decades Kevin has worked in short-term, goal-directed counseling for individuals and couples. He describes his task as helping people clarify what they want to change and then trying different ways to get there. He has worked with a wide range of concerns including caregiver stress, communication problems, substance use, and coping with major life events.
People who choose him can expect straightforward conversation about practical steps and tools. He aims to strike a balance between useful skills and attention to the emotional side of problems. To begin, clients typically select an initial appointment and outline current concerns so work can start efficiently.
How Kevin uses CBT and Mindfulness online
Kevin often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice patterns in thoughts and behaviors and then practice different ways of responding. CBT is useful for anxiety, stress, depression, and habit change. Mindfulness Therapy is used to develop attention to present-moment experience and to reduce reactivity to stressful situations. It can help with worry, rumination, and emotion regulation.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and suggest CBT, mindfulness, or solution-focused techniques as fits the client. Plans are adjusted as progress is reviewed so methods match how someone responds in real life.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. They also let people practice skills in their everyday environments and return to sessions without needing extra commute time.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, depression, grief, addiction, trauma, and related life changes.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions are goal-directed and collaborative, using practical skills and exercises to address real problems people bring.
How much experience does he have?
Kevin has 35 years of clinical experience working in short-term, goal-focused counseling for individuals and couples.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions billed and what about cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.