About Kevin

Kevin Bagwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with two decades of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people who feel stuck by listening closely and shaping practical steps to address daily struggles. Parents and individuals who are worried about attention, mood, or behavior often find his direct, steady approach calming and clear.

He draws on simple, evidence-informed methods that match the person in front of him.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to identify what matters most, set small goals, and build skills that make everyday life easier. Kevin prefers straightforward language and works to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space for honest conversation.

Kevin trained at National Louis University where he earned a Master of Science in Counseling and has worked across nonprofit settings, community mental health, a university psychiatric center, and independent practice. He has worked extensively with people facing depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, eating concerns, and relationship stress.

His background includes helping people navigate grief, parenting strain, career issues, and coping with major life changes. In sessions he blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral techniques and narrative approaches, choosing methods that fit a person’s needs and goals. He emphasizes building trust and an easy, working relationship before moving to skills and change strategies.

Over time the focus is on practical moves that reduce distress and improve functioning. Kevin practices in California and conducts work in English. He offers a range of online formats so people can pick the way that best fits their schedule and day-to-day life.

How his approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening deeply and following the person’s lead, helping people feel understood and building trust before moving into change work. This approach is useful for people coping with relationship problems, parenting stress, or complex emotions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down worries and behaviors into small parts so people can learn practical skills to manage mood, anxiety, ADHD-related challenges, and addictive patterns. Sessions often include clear goals and home practice to try new ways of thinking and acting between meetings.

Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from the problems they face by looking at life stories and finding different meanings. It can be helpful for people dealing with grief, identity strains, or long-standing family patterns.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Kevin works collaboratively to find what fits each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. He adjusts techniques over time based on what’s working and what isn’t.

Online therapy offers practical benefits: video calls let people see facial cues and use screen-sharing for worksheets, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or movement is a concern, and live chat or text messaging support quick check-ins or brief coaching between sessions. These formats increase flexibility so therapy can fit into busy days, work breaks, or caregiving routines.

Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Kevin help people with?
He works with relationship strain, parenting stress, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, addictions, grief, eating issues, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar symptoms, and ADHD among other struggles.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Kevin uses a client-centered style and mixes in cognitive behavioral and narrative tools to set goals, practice skills, and change unhelpful patterns. The work is collaborative and focused on concrete steps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 20 years of experience in counseling work, including roles in nonprofits, community mental health, a university psychiatric setting, and independent practice.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
Kevin holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in California. The credential abbreviations stand for Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.
In what languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats does he use?
He works with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give flexibility for different schedules and needs.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

Most often

Experience
20 years
Licensed
Michigan, California
Languages
English

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