Kevin Bagwell , LPC, LPCC

Kevin Bagwell is a licensed counselor who brings a compassionate, strengths-based approach to therapy. He holds LPC and LPCC credentials - indicating he is a licensed professional counselor and a licensed professional clinical counselor - and is certified in Michigan as a supervisor for limited licensed counselors working toward full licensure. He earned a Master of Science degree in Counseling from National Louis University and has practiced across nonprofit settings, community mental health, a university psychiatric center, and private practice.

Kevin has substantial experience helping people navigate family and relationship difficulties, depression, trauma including histories of sexual or physical abuse and neglect, domestic violence, ADHD, addictions, and obsessive-compulsive concerns. He has also supported individuals with psychosis by offering counseling and facilitating referral for psychiatric assessment when appropriate. His work is informed by a blend of therapeutic methods, selected to match each person’s needs and goals.

Warmth, unconditional positive regard, and a therapeutic bond grounded in respect and trust are central to his style. Kevin uses an eclectic mix of approaches such as Solution Focused work, Cognitive Behavioral strategies, existential perspectives, family systems thinking, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients move toward healing. He encourages the simple but powerful step of reaching out and is committed to guiding people through their individual recovery process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kevin Bagwell commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes understanding each person from their own perspective and building a strong therapeutic relationship so clients feel heard and supported. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - a practical, goal-oriented approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Additionally, he incorporates Existential Therapy to explore meaning, values, and personal responsibility when clients face life transitions or questions about purpose.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Kevin works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors techniques and focuses to match what will be most helpful. This collaborative exploration helps shape a treatment plan that fits each person.

Online therapy with Kevin is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and accessibility for those who prefer remote care. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from familiar settings, and integrate therapeutic work into daily life while working with licensed professionals and therapists.