- Goal directed
- Collaborative
- 35 years experience
About Kevin
Kevin Peterca is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) based in Ohio who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, career concerns, depression, and addictions. He also supports people facing issues related to intimacy, eating, parenting, anger, self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue. He writes plainly and works with practicality in mind, aiming for clear goals and usable strategies.
Kevin brings 35 years of experience in short-term, goal-directed counseling. He often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, but adapts his style to each person's needs. He invites client input and makes room for the preferences people bring to sessions. Sessions tend to focus on specific, measurable goals rather than open-ended exploration.
People who choose him can expect a collaborative tone. Kevin listens for what matters most, then suggests steps to try between sessions. He balances directness with a warm, encouraging manner that many clients have praised.
Over his career he has worked with workplace and career-related stress as well as relationship and family concerns. He also supports those coping with trauma, addiction, caregiving burdens, and end-of-life matters. His background includes helping people navigate life transitions and regain a sense of direction.
Kevin encourages a practical approach to change. He helps clients set targets, track small wins, and adjust plans when needed. To begin, people follow the standard Start Therapy process and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule sessions.
How Kevin's approaches translate to online work
Kevin commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in ways that translate well to remote sessions. CBT focuses on spotting patterns of thinking and testing new behaviors, which helps with anxiety, depression, and work stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase focus, which can help with grief, anger, and compassion fatigue.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kevin will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is tracked in sessions.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time for people juggling work or caregiving. Licensed professionals commonly use the same goal-focused techniques online as in person, adapting exercises and between-session tasks so progress can continue between meetings.
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Experience
35+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Kevin commonly address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, career and work issues, depression, addictions, intimacy-related difficulties, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He offers short-term, goal-directed counseling that adapts to each person's needs and invites client input on goals and methods.
What is his professional background?
He has 35 years of clinical experience providing counseling to individuals and couples and has worked in workplace settings where he received client and workplace recognition.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker, abbreviated as OH LISW, and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.