About Kevin
Dr. Kevin Stefanek helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. He also supports people dealing with addiction, grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, parenting concerns, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
Kevin works with concerns related to aging, body image, chronic illness, codependency, infidelity, and isolation as well. Kevin is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, based in Minnesota with 12 years of experience.
How Kevin works
He practices in a calm, curious, and patient way. He treats people with respect and cultural sensitivity and sees therapy as a collaborative process. In sessions he combines clear, practical techniques with listening and coaching.
He draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to change unhelpful patterns. He uses acceptance and mindfulness tools to help people tolerate hard feelings and stay focused on values. He also uses client-centered methods that let the person lead the work.
Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change. Kevin describes his role as a guide who helps people discover answers that fit their life. Sessions aim to build real skills for everyday life.
Typical work includes managing symptoms, improving communication, handling setbacks, and planning steady steps toward goals. Kevin frames therapy as a skills-based, respectful collaboration designed to help people move forward.
Kevin lists 7 ways of working on the entry:
What Kevin works with
The areas below are the ones Kevin selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Body image
- Cancer
- Career difficulties
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Parenting issues
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 12 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Minnesota |
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Online support options
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then take steps toward what matters. It can help with anxiety, depression, motivation, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and some mood issues.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to concerns, discuss options, and try methods that match the person's goals and preferences. Together they adjust techniques based on what helps most, such as using short behavioral experiments, values work, or skill-building exercises.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions are convenient when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging allow brief moments of reflection and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and let people fit therapy into busy lives.
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