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Dr. Kevin Stefanek, LPC

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationMinnesota
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Kevin

Dr. Kevin Stefanek is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Minnesota with 12 years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, substance use challenges, grief, trauma, and a wide array of life transitions including career and parenting issues. His background also includes performance enhancement and sport psychology consulting, which informs his attention to motivation, goal setting, and practical skills for day-to-day functioning.

His therapeutic manner is attentive, curious, and patient, grounded in respect and cultural sensitivity. He blends evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered principles, along with motivational interviewing when appropriate.

Dr. Stefanek frames his role as a coach or guide who supports clients in discovering solutions that arise from their own experiences and values.

Clients can expect collaboration focused on skill development, clearer priorities, and increased ability to manage emotions and behaviors that interfere with goals. He emphasizes a practical, strengths-oriented process to help people pursue the life changes they want to make.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Dr. Stefanek often integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify values, practice present-moment awareness, and take committed action toward meaningful goals while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors and skills to reduce distress and improve functioning.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. He partners with clients to assess their needs, preferences, and goals, then adapts strategies over time so the methods fit the person rather than expecting the person to fit a single technique.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for scheduling and for using different ways of working between sessions. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, balance therapy with busy schedules, and access therapeutic support from wherever the client is located in Minnesota.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Dr. Stefanek works with many common challenges including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, trauma, grief, parenting, career changes, and related concerns.
How would you describe the therapist's approach in sessions?
He combines client-centered listening with evidence-based interventions such as ACT, CBT, and DBT and uses motivational interviewing to help clients set and pursue meaningful goals.
What is his professional background and experience?
He brings 12 years of experience as a therapist and performance enhancement/sport psychology consultant, working with people on both mental health and performance-related challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this provider?
The clinician holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Minnesota with licence number MN LPC 2530.
Does he work with clients in languages other than English or internationally?
Sessions are conducted in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Available session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English

What Kevin can help with

Dr. Kevin Stefanek works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.

Kevin works with clients on issues including anxiety, depression, performance related challenges (for example, in sport, job, or school), and relationship difficulties.

How Kevin approaches therapy

Kevin's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Kevin uses motivational interviewing.

Experience and training

Kevin is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Minnesota.