Kevin West, LPC

Kevin West is a Licensed Professional Counselor with three decades of experience. He earned a master’s degree in counseling psychology and counseling education from the University of Colorado in Denver in 1995. He has worked in agencies and private practice and now sees people across a range of life challenges in Oklahoma.

His background includes work with high school students, university workshops for non-traditional students, team-building for companies, and career counseling. He has led community presentations on personality and run workshops in many settings. Over the years he has helped people facing depression, anxiety, grief, addictions, anger, and family-of-origin issues.

Kevin describes his approach as practical and straightforward. He uses a mix of cognitive and behavioral techniques, and pays attention to past, present, and future concerns. He avoids jargon and favors clear analogies to explain ideas. Humor and acceptance are part of the room.

He aims to make the counseling space safe and paced to each person’s readiness. He likens therapy to using a flashlight to explore darker areas gradually rather than rushing into them. That image guides how he moves with people through sensitive topics.

Clients can expect a counselor who values warmth and realism. Kevin tries to meet people where they are, using evidence-based tools such as cognitive behavioral ideas alongside acceptance and emotion-focused methods. He welcomes honest, down-to-earth conversation about real problems.

How these approaches work online

Kevin often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical strategies to change them. CBT is helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating issues, and managing strong emotions.

He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for stress, chronic worry, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, history, and what feels most useful, then try methods together and adjust as needed. The client’s preferences guide which tools are emphasized.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is good for in-depth conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat or messaging lets someone check in between sessions or use brief, focused exchanges when schedules are tight. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and keep continuity between appointments.