Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Kevin works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- North Carolina
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kevin
Kevin Stroud is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage anger, stress, and everyday struggles. He uses clear, practical steps to calm strong feelings and work toward better choices. Kevin writes and talks in plain language so overwhelmed parents and busy adults can follow along.
He draws on six years of experience in North Carolina and has worked in inpatient long-term settings and in family preservation work. That background means he is familiar with intense crisis moments and the slow work of rebuilding trust at home.
Background and approach
In sessions he focuses on building a respectful relationship first. He listens without judgment and helps people name what is most painful. From there he works on small, achievable changes that reduce upset and improve daily routines.
Kevin uses motivational interviewing to clarify what matters to each person and to build motivation for change. He applies cognitive-behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. He also uses solution-focused and mindfulness practices to strengthen coping and decision making.
People come to him for anger, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, grief, relationship stress, sleep or eating problems, ADHD, and career issues. He also supports those dealing with attachment problems, codependency, communication struggles, and forgiveness work. Asking for help can feel hard.
Kevin invites people to take one small step, set a clear goal, and try practical tools together to see what helps.
What Kevin works with
Everything Kevin lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Kevin's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kevin lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Kevin's Approaches Work Online
Kevin combines client-centered care with cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people change unhelpful thought patterns and build better habits. Client-centered work means sessions begin with listening and understanding each person's priorities so goals come from the client's experience. Cognitive-behavioral work brings practical tools to test beliefs and try new behaviors that reduce anger and anxiety.He also uses mindfulness strategies to help people notice physical and emotional reactions in the moment and respond differently. These simple attention exercises can help with stress, sleep problems, and impulsive reactions that fuel anger. Together, therapist and client pick methods that match the client's needs, goals, and preferences in a collaborative way rather than following a predetermined plan.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls allow visual connection for skill coaching and demonstrations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick check-ins, homework support, or shorter coaching-style contacts between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and practice skills where they need them most.
Questions people ask about Kevin
What concerns does Kevin commonly help with?
He works with issues such as anger, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, and ADHD.
What is Kevin's therapeutic style?
He emphasizes respectful, nonjudgmental listening and collaborative goal setting. Sessions focus on practical skills, motivation for change, and small experiments to test new ways of coping.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Kevin has six years of experience working in clinical settings, including inpatient long-term care and family preservation services.
What credentials and location are on his profile?
He holds an LCSW which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Kevin provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.