- Motivational interviewing
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Solution-focused work
About Kevin
Kevin Stroud is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with six years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and family or parenting concerns. He also supports people dealing with trauma, relationship strain, ADHD, and issues that show up during big life changes.
Kevin favors a straightforward, person-focused style. He emphasizes listening and validation first. That helps people name what feels harmful and figure out practical steps to change patterns. He treats the person as the expert in their life rather than imposing answers.
In practice he uses motivational interviewing to help people find internal reasons to change. He also uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Solution-focused ideas help set short-term goals and track small wins.
Kevin has experience in inpatient long-term settings and in family preservation work, where he supported parents and caregivers through stressful situations. That background informs his work with family-related problems, communication difficulties, and blended family issues.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Expect direct questions, collaborative planning, and tools you can try between meetings. Kevin encourages people to bring real-life situations into sessions so they can practice new ways of responding.
If someone is unsure how to begin, he guides them through a short intake to identify priorities and choose practical next steps. The focus is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Approach-focused online sessions
Kevin commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing in his work. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical exercises to try different responses to stress, anxiety, or low mood. Motivational interviewing focuses on clarifying a person’s reasons for change and building on their own motivation to take steps forward.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will collaborate with each client to pick techniques that fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. That may mean trying CBT exercises for a few sessions or using motivational interviewing when someone is weighing a big change.
Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how meetings are held. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and to follow up on real-life situations discussed in therapy. Some formats are quicker check-ins while others allow longer conversations with video. Talk with him during the intake to plan session length, pacing, and homework that will fit your routine.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
Kevin works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as ADHD and grief.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses a person-centered approach that emphasizes listening and validation, then blends motivational interviewing, CBT, and solution-focused techniques to set goals and plan steps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience, including work in inpatient long-term settings and family preservation services.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Does he provide services in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.