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Kevin Stroud, LCSW
North Carolina
LCSW - Anxiety and Family concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused work
About Kevin
Kevin Stroud is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with six years of experience. He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, and issues like parenting, grief, and addiction.
He uses clear, practical methods in sessions. He listens first and then works with each person to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. He focuses on steps people can try between meetings so progress is concrete and measurable.
Kevin draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns that keep problems going. He also uses Client-Centered ideas to keep the conversation focused on what matters to the person. Motivational Interviewing is part of his approach when people are weighing change and need help finding reasons to act.
Sessions typically emphasize small, achievable goals. Kevin will help break big problems into manageable tasks and track results over time. He pays attention to how family roles and past attachments affect present behavior.
People come to him for common life struggles - low self-esteem, anger, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, career stress, and coping with major life changes. He aims to create a straightforward plan and adjusts it as progress or obstacles appear.
Kevin speaks English and practices in North Carolina. He asks new clients to complete a brief questionnaire before scheduling a first session so initial goals are clear.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Kevin often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT breaks problems into specific thoughts, feelings, and actions and gives simple exercises to try between meetings, which can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns.He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which keeps the focus on the person's priorities and lived experience, and Motivational Interviewing to support people who are weighing change and need practical reasons to move forward. These approaches are about collaboration and clear next steps rather than long, abstract conversation.
Finding the right approach is part of working together. Kevin will discuss goals and preferences and suggest methods to try. He will check in and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people use remote appointments to balance work, parenting, and other commitments while still doing focused, practical therapy with a licensed professional.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, family and relationship issues, grief, addictions, parenting concerns, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, and related areas.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, structured work that focuses on thoughts, behaviors, and small goals. Conversations are used to identify patterns and try new responses between sessions.
What is his background and experience?
He holds an LCSW and has six years of practice experience, including work in inpatient long-term settings and family preservation work with children and families.
Where does he practice and what is his license?
He practices in North Carolina and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (NC LCSW).
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and services. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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