Kevin Bagwell , LPC, LPCC

Kevin Bagwell is a licensed counselor with LPC and LPCC credentials and 20 years of experience in human services and therapy. Based in California, he holds state licensure in Michigan and is certified in Michigan as a supervisor of limited licensed counselors who are working toward full licensure. He earned a Master of Science degree in Counseling from National Louis University in 2001 and has worked across non-profits, Community Mental Health settings, Vanderbilt University Psychiatric services, and private practice.

He brings significant training and hands-on experience treating family relational problems, depression, trauma - including adults with histories or present experiences of sexual or physical abuse, neglect, and domestic violence - as well as ADHD, addictions, and obsessive-compulsive concerns. He has also provided counseling related to psychosis and facilitated diagnosis and referral to psychiatric assessment when appropriate.

Kevin emphasizes warmth, unconditional positive regard, and the development of a therapeutic bond grounded in trust and respect. He uses an eclectic, individualized approach shaped by each person’s needs and goals, drawing on Solution-Focused methods, Cognitive Behavioral strategies, Existential perspectives, Family Systems ideas, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He encourages taking the first step toward change and offers support to guide clients through their own healing process.

Approaches That Translate to Online Care

Kevin often blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to meet clients where they are. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental environment that helps people explore their feelings and values and is useful for relationship issues, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the relationships among thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and patterns that maintain distress. Existential Therapy is also part of his toolbox, helping people examine meaning, choice, and responsibility when confronting major life questions or losses.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Kevin works collaboratively with each person to identify methods that best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He draws on licensed professionals' frameworks and tailors interventions to the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy with Kevin is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, different comfort levels with communication, and geographic convenience. These options allow therapy to continue without requiring in-person visits while supporting consistent access to care and progress toward stated goals.