Kevin Stroud, LCSW

Kevin Stroud is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. He focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. He listens without judgment and helps clients find what works for them rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all plan.

He uses cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered methods, and mindfulness to reduce distress and increase coping. Sessions often include talking through patterns of thought and behavior, trying small experiments between meetings, and practicing skills to manage intense moments. Kevin draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas to set clear, achievable goals.

Kevin has six years of experience in social work and has worked in inpatient long-term settings and family preservation services. That background informs his attention to safety, practical supports, and building strong working relationships. He centers validation and unconditional positive regard in sessions so people feel heard.

In therapy he helps people address a wide range of concerns including relationships, parenting strain, grief, substance difficulties, sleep and eating problems, anger, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and issues around attachment and abandonment. He also supports people dealing with career stress, compassion fatigue, and life transitions.

Sessions are collaborative and focused on what the person wants to change. Kevin encourages small, testable steps and checks progress regularly. If someone is ready to try therapy, he guides them from the first intake through goal setting and follow-up work.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Kevin commonly integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness therapy when working with online clients. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness therapy emphasizes simple attention and breathing practices to help manage intense feelings and improve sleep and focus.

He also uses client-centered techniques that prioritize listening and validation. Together the approaches help people set clear goals, practice small changes, and notice what helps. Deciding which methods to use is collaborative; the therapist and client review progress and adjust the plan to fit the person's needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care flexible. Video is useful for longer weekly sessions and face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging allow brief updates, ongoing support between meetings, and scheduling that fits work or family routines.