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Kevin Bagwell

Kevin Bagwell

LPC, LPCC

Therapist · California · 20+ years of experience

Support for anger and life stress

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  • Warm and direct
  • Practical steps
  • Collaborative planning

About Kevin

Kevin Bagwell is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with 20 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage anger and related concerns like stress, anxiety, and relationship problems. He aims to create a calm, respectful space where people feel heard and can start making changes.

Kevin uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels unmanageable and what small steps might help. He draws on client-centered work to build trust and on cognitive behavioral techniques to look at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems alive. Mindfulness and narrative ideas are also part of his approach to help people notice patterns and try new responses.

He has worked across community mental health, nonprofit settings, university psychiatric services, and private practice. That range of experience informs his practical focus and his ability to adapt methods to the person in front of him. He emphasizes warmth, respect, and collaboration in sessions.

People often come for help with parenting strain, grief, addictions, mood challenges, and family conflict. He also addresses issues like ADHD, eating concerns, and career stress. Sessions are aimed at real-life changes rather than jargon, with clear goals set together.

Kevin asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability. He practices in California and conducts sessions in English. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Michigan, California

Languages

English

How Kevin’s Approaches Shape Online Work

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s experience guides the work. It helps people feel heard and decide what changes matter most to them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It offers concrete tools to test unhelpful beliefs and try different actions, which can reduce anger and anxiety over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences rather than applying a single technique. That means plans can shift as progress is made.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, whether by reducing travel time or allowing check-ins during a break from work. Confirm the available session options before booking so you know how meetings are scheduled. These arrangements help people keep momentum and practice new skills in everyday situations without promising a specific service format.

At a glance

Listed location
California
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
LPC, LPCC
Languages
English
License (Michigan)
LPC · No. 6401009233
License (California)
LPCC · No. 17520
NPI
1710010152

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Kevin focus on?

He helps people with anger, relationship strain, family problems, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, depression, anxiety, addictions, grief, eating concerns, self-esteem, and career issues.

How would sessions with him feel?

Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with an emphasis on warmth and respect. Kevin uses clear language and works with clients to set practical steps between meetings.

What is his professional background?

He has 20 years of experience and has worked in community mental health, nonprofit settings, university psychiatric services, and private practice.

What credentials does he hold and where is he located?

He holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in California.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with him from outside the United States?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; specific cost details vary with location and availability.

How do I begin if I want to meet with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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