- Relationship issues
- Parenting concerns
- Life purpose questions
About Kevin
Kevin Marcum is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 10 years of professional experience. He has also served as a pastor for over 20 years. He works with people facing relationship strain, family conflict, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and major life changes.
He helps people talk through commitment and communication problems. He supports fathers dealing with fatherhood issues and those navigating adoption and foster care concerns. He also addresses guilt, shame, forgiveness, money stress, workplace strain, and questions about life purpose.
Sessions focus on identifying practical steps and building on existing strengths. Conversations tend to be direct and grounded. He highlights what already works in a person's life and points to small changes that can ease daily stress.
Because he has a long background in pastoral work, he often blends practical life guidance with conversations about values and meaning when clients bring those topics up. He encourages people to notice moments that feel meaningful and to test manageable changes rather than trying to overhaul everything at once.
Kevin asks for the first step to be scheduling an initial session through the service's matching tool. From there he and the client set goals and check progress over time. His approach is aimed at people who want straightforward help getting unstuck and making clearer decisions about next steps.
How therapeutic methods are used in online sessions
Kevin draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations. One common approach focuses on identifying concrete behaviors and small changes that reduce daily stress and improve communication. This helps when people struggle with workplace issues, money stress, or recurring family arguments.Another approach emphasizes strengths and values work to help people notice what matters to them. That method supports efforts around life purpose, forgiveness, guilt, and self-esteem by linking small actions to broader personal values.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Kevin works collaboratively with each client to decide which methods to try based on their goals and preferences. He checks in and adjusts the plan as progress or new concerns appear.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time so appointments can occur between work or family commitments. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while they work on next steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with relationship strain, family conflict, parenting challenges, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on topics like adoption and foster care, fatherhood, and money-related stress.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, strengths-based style that highlights what already helps in a client's life. Conversations are direct and focus on small, manageable steps toward clearer decisions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 10 years of professional counseling experience and over 20 years of pastoral experience that inform his work with values and meaning when clients bring those up.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri. He practices with a focus on adult concerns listed in his profile.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
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. Exact pricing is provided during sign-up.
What is the first step to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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