About Kelvin
Kelvin Tung is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with five years of experience in the mental health field. He has worked in outpatient programs, hospital settings, and outpatient substance abuse treatment centers. Kelvin focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, family concerns, anger, career issues, and bipolar conditions.
He keeps sessions straightforward and down-to-earth. He listens, asks clarifying questions, and helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck. He uses practical tools drawn from cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness to help manage difficult feelings and reactions.
Kelvin also uses client-centered ways of working so the conversation follows each person's concerns. Solution-focused and motivational interviewing techniques appear when a person wants concrete changes or help deciding what to do next. These methods are used to find steps a person can try between sessions.
People who come to him often want help with commitment and communication problems, control and impulsivity, drug and alcohol addiction, feelings of emptiness, guilt or shame, immigration and multicultural concerns, loneliness, and questions about life purpose. He can also work with workplace stress, social anxiety, forgiveness, and self-love.
Sessions proceed at a pace the client prefers. Kelvin aims to build trust and to help people sort through their thoughts and choices. He supports clients in identifying practical next steps and coping strategies they can use outside of sessions.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Kelvin commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions. Client-centered work means the therapist follows the client’s concerns, listens without judgment, and helps the person articulate what matters most now. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns.He also draws on mindfulness techniques to help people notice bodily sensations and thoughts without getting pulled into them. Mindfulness can be useful for anxiety, stress, and managing strong emotions by building short, repeatable practices that fit into daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kelvin will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He aims to be collaborative, checking in about what is helping and adjusting methods as needed.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They can also let people use audio-only sessions when bandwidth is low or when a quick appointment is more practical.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, anger, career issues, bipolar concerns and related areas like life purpose and multicultural issues.
How does he approach someone feeling stuck?
He uses a blend of client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, solution-focused techniques and motivational interviewing to help people clarify steps and manage strong feelings.
What is his professional background?
He has five years of clinical experience working in outpatient programs, hospitals, and outpatient substance abuse treatment centers.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in Texas, and practices from Texas.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.