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Kevin Peterca

Experienced LISW focused on practical outcomes

LISW Ohio

Experience
35 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method
Languages
English
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About Kevin

Kevin Peterca is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with 35 years of experience offering goal-oriented counseling for a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

He focuses on practical, evidence-informed strategies to address stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, depression, and addictions, and also supports clients dealing with intimacy-related issues, parenting and fatherhood concerns, career and life-purpose questions, and mood or bipolar difficulties. His style emphasizes collaboration and flexibility, inviting client feedback to shape each session.

While Kevin often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift thinking and behavior patterns, he adapts methods to the needs and preferences of the person or couple in front of him. He also draws on approaches that target communication and coping skills, aiming for clear, attainable goals.

Over three decades in practice, Kevin has worked in short-term, goal-directed formats and has earned recognition from clients and workplaces for a warm, empathetic presence. He aims to combine professional experience with a supportive, encouraging manner so clients can make meaningful progress toward the outcomes they value.

How Kevin Uses Structured Approaches Online

Kevin commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop practical strategies for change; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges. He also draws on elements of the Gottman Method when relationship communication and conflict patterns are central concerns, emphasizing concrete skills for improving connection and problem solving.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Kevin works with clients to explore which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adapts techniques during the course of work so the plan remains relevant to changing needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage in ways that suit their schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to pursue consistent, goal-directed work from different locations while maintaining a collaborative therapist-client relationship with regular check-ins and adjustments as progress is made.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kevin commonly address?
Kevin works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, depression, and addictions, as well as intimacy-related problems and career or life-purpose questions.
What is Kevin's therapeutic style and approach?
He practices in a collaborative, goal-directed manner and often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside other methods to tailor sessions to client needs and preferences.
How much experience does he have?
Kevin brings 35 years of clinical experience, primarily offering short-term, goal-focused counseling to individuals and couples.
What credentials and location does Kevin hold?
He is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio with license OH LISW I.0001827 and maintains his practice in that state.
Does Kevin offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Kevin provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

35+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English