Kevin Peterca , LISW

Kevin Peterca is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with 35 years of experience delivering short-term, goal-directed counseling to individuals and couples. A LISW is a license that permits independent clinical social work practice in the state, and Peterca brings decades of practical experience shaping focused treatment plans.

He has expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and he emphasizes practical, measurable strategies while adapting techniques to fit each person's circumstances. Rather than relying on a single method, he adjusts his approach to match the needs and preferences of those he works with, inviting client input as part of a collaborative process to reach clearly defined goals.

Over his career he has assisted people with stress, relationship and family challenges, work and career concerns, depression, and anxiety. His work has earned top-rated client satisfaction results and workplace recognition, with feedback describing him as "genuine, empathetic, supportive, encouraging and light-hearted."

Peterca approaches counseling with a balance of professionalism and warmth, aiming to support clients as they navigate change and pursue meaningful progress.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Virtual Care

Kevin Peterca commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Gottman Method to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve everyday functioning - it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood concerns. The Gottman Method is a research-informed approach for couples that helps improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen relationship skills.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is done collaboratively. As a licensed professional, Peterca partners with clients to clarify goals, consider preferences, and tailor methods so the work fits each person or couple.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain continuity when schedules or circumstances change. These options offer flexibility in how and when people engage with treatment, helping licensed therapists support progress from many locations and situations.