Kevin McGarvey

Kevin McGarvey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with five years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical help for problems like stress, anxiety, anger, depression, bipolar disorder, and trouble sleeping. He treats each person with respect and builds a treatment plan around their needs. Kevin aims to make starting therapy less daunting and will answer questions before work begins.

Kevin spent much of his career in partial hospital settings, supporting people with significant mental illness. He also has experience in outpatient individual work. A notable portion of his practice involves helping people who have been diagnosed with personality disorders. This background gives him experience managing intense or complex symptoms in structured and one-on-one settings.

His approach begins with the view that the person in therapy knows their life best. Diagnosis is a tool, not the whole story. Sessions focus on what contributes to how someone feels and what can be changed to make stressors easier to handle. He adapts dialogue and plans to the person rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.

Kevin uses a relaxed style to learn about a person’s background and the problems that brought them in. He draws from practical methods like cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and solution-focused ideas to help people build coping skills. Work in sessions centers on clear goals and steps that can be used outside appointments.

Taking the first step can feel hard, and Kevin aims to make that step straightforward. He encourages questions up front and collaborates on next steps so people know what to expect before they schedule.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Kevin draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy to guide online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, panic, and anger. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and building a collaborative relationship so the plan fits the person’s life and goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kevin will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. He then recommends ways of working that match those needs and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find it helpful to continue the same practical exercises they do in sessions at home between meetings, which supports steady progress.