Kevin West

Kevin West is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with three decades of experience. He trained at the University of Colorado in Denver and has worked in schools, universities, agencies, companies, and private practice. He helps people facing common struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, sleep and eating problems, and career concerns.

Early in his career he developed a flexible counseling style rather than following one rigid method. He draws from cognitive, behavioral, narrative, and emotion-focused ideas and uses practical techniques that fit each person. Sessions tend to avoid clinical jargon and use plain language and clear analogies.

Kevin has led workshops for students, employees, and community groups, and he has provided career counseling and teambuilding work. More recently he has worked directly in clients’ homes addressing a wide range of life issues from relationship concerns to family-of-origin patterns and coping with loss.

In sessions he uses warmth and occasional humor to put people at ease. He describes the role of a therapist as a kind of flashlight that helps people look into darker parts of life when they are ready. That metaphor guides his pace and approach.

People who prefer straightforward conversation and practical tools may find his style helpful. He encourages collaboration, names simple exercises or perspectives to try, and works with each person’s tempo. He is currently licensed in Oklahoma as an LPC.

Approaches used in online collaborative care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that reflect what matters most. It can help when worry, avoidance, or repeated unhelpful patterns get in the way of daily life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and many stress-related problems.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship and follows the person’s pace and priorities. That approach helps people feel heard and decide what changes to try next.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, and together they will try methods that seem like a good fit. Sessions can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for scheduling, session length, and how to make therapy fit into everyday life.