Kevin Kurtz , LPC

Kevin Kurtz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings 13 years of clinical experience to his work with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, anger, depression, trauma, grief, and a wide range of life transitions. He approaches each person without bias toward their beliefs and aims to support clients in becoming the people they want to be.

Kevin completed a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Counseling Skills in 1997 at Toccoa Falls College and earned a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling in 2012 from Liberty University. He has held certifications in the past as a Christian counselor, an alcohol and drug counselor, and an anger management counselor, and has pursued additional training in trauma, addictions including sexual addiction, mindfulness, and dialectical behavior therapy.

His counseling style is eclectic, drawing on Client-Centered principles as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior approaches, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in work with adults. He provides services for substance and behavioral addictions, anger management, anxiety, depression, grief, family and relationship concerns, intimacy and attachment issues, and other mood and life-purpose struggles.

Kevin emphasizes collaboration and practical growth. He works to create awareness that motivates change and to help clients establish a healthier life balance. He recognizes that seeking help can be difficult and aims to come alongside clients to support them in reaching their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Counseling Options

Kevin integrates Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients are heard and guided toward their own solutions - this approach supports people working through relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, and life direction questions. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and coping with stress. Additionally, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are employed to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, useful for anger, mood difficulties, and challenges with emotion-driven behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kevin works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts methods as therapy progresses so the plan fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations while preserving the therapeutic relationship and focus on progress.