Kevin West , LPC

Kevin West is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who earned a master’s degree in counseling psychology and counseling education from the University of Colorado in Denver in 1995. He has built more than 30 years of experience working with people across schools, universities, agencies, private practice, and community settings.

Over the years he has supported high school students with personal and professional development, led workshops for non-traditional university students, developed teambuilding programs for companies, and offered career counseling and personality-type presentations for community groups. His career has included agency work, private practice, and more recently meeting clients in their homes to address a wide range of concerns.

His clinical work covers depression, anxiety, grief and loss, anger, premarital and marital concerns, family-of-origin issues, addictions affecting families, suicidality, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, career matters, and other life stressors. He employs a flexible counseling style informed by cognitive, behavioral, and temporal perspectives - drawing on past, present, and future-oriented techniques as appropriate.

Kevin favors clear language over clinical jargon, often using relatable analogies and a measure of humor to create a comfortable therapeutic atmosphere. He views the therapeutic role as a steady light that helps clients explore difficult areas at their own pace. He is licensed in Oklahoma as an LPC and is accepting new clients.

Approaches That Guide Online Work with Kevin West

Kevin West integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping clients clarify personal values and take committed action while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and unconditional acceptance so clients can explore concerns at their own pace - this approach supports relationship, self-esteem, and grief work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, offering practical strategies to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and many day-to-day struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kevin collaborates with each client to determine which techniques and combinations feel most useful based on individual goals, preferences, and the issues at hand, adjusting the approach as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Kevin can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations when appropriate.