- Years in practice
- 12
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Minnesota
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Kevin
Dr. Kevin Stefanek is a licensed professional counselor with more than a decade of clinical work. He helps people who are stressed, anxious, or facing depression and life changes.
Parents looking for practical strategies around parenting concerns will find clear, down-to-earth guidance. He also addresses relationship friction, addiction, grief, intimacy issues, ADHD, and career pressures. His style is attentive, curious, and patient.
Sessions focus on conversation that uncovers what matters to each person.
Background and approach
He treats people with respect and cultural sensitivity while encouraging clients to notice what works for them. Dr. Stefanek blends approaches to match each person’s needs.
He draws from cognitive behavioral tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. He uses acceptance-oriented work to help people live toward their values even when hard feelings remain. He also brings coaching and performance psychology experience into everyday life challenges.
That background helps when people want concrete skills for stress, motivation, or work and sport performance. Practical skill-building is a common part of his sessions. Clients can expect a collaborative process focused on real-world change.
The aim is to help people develop skills and make decisions that fit their life. He invites anyone taking a first step to explore options and build toward sustainable routines and better relationships.
What Kevin works with
Everything Kevin lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kevin helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Kevin lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-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.
Online approaches that meet everyday life
Dr. Stefanek uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood, and practical problems that respond to step-by-step change.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify what matters to them and take actions in line with those values even when emotions are difficult. ACT is helpful for stress, chronic worry, and life transitions where people want to live more intentionally.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. That may mean skill practice from CBT, values work from ACT, or short coaching-style exercises between sessions.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper conversations and teaching skills, while phone calls can fit into a busy day or use less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, and quick problem-solving. These options let people fit therapy into work, family, or travel schedules and keep momentum between appointments.
Questions people ask about Kevin
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting struggles, addiction, grief, ADHD, career strain, and related challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is attentive, curious, and patient. He focuses on respectful conversation and works with each person to find practical next steps.
What experience does he bring?
He has 12 years of experience as a therapist and performance enhancement consultant, which he applies to clinical and coaching situations.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LPC credential (licensed professional counselor) and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a therapy relationship?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
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