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Kevin Stroud, LCSW

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Kevin

Kevin Stroud is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, and ADHD among other concerns.

Background and approach

He brings six years of professional experience working in settings that included inpatient long-term care and family preservation work, and he emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance that centers the client’s own expertise in their life. Kevin uses motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral techniques, and solution-focused strategies to support practical change while attending to emotional safety and validation.

He values building a strong therapeutic relationship through unconditional positive regard, and he works collaboratively with clients to explore difficult feelings, identify patterns that cause hardship, and discover workable steps forward. His practice addresses a broad range of issues from depression, grief, and addictions to parenting, family challenges, and intimacy-related concerns.

Clients can expect an approach that blends compassionate listening with goal-oriented methods, with care tailored to each person’s needs and preferences. He offers services in English and provides multiple online formats to fit different schedules and circumstances.

How Kevin’s Approaches Work Online



Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the client’s perspective guides the work; it helps people feel heard and supported while they explore emotions and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and coping with life changes. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative style that helps people build motivation for change by exploring ambivalence and strengthening personal reasons for taking action.

Choosing an approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kevin works together with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. He combines validation and listening with concrete strategies so clients can experiment with techniques and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care without the need for travel, and they allow clients to maintain momentum between sessions while tailoring contact to what works best for daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kevin address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, grief, addictions, ADHD, and many related concerns such as attachment issues and communication problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Kevin blends client-centered care with motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques, aiming to validate clients while helping them identify practical steps toward change.
What is his background and experience?
He has six years of clinical experience, including work in inpatient long-term settings and family preservation services, supporting individuals and families through complex challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina with credential NC LCSW C013378 and practices from that state.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for meeting?
Kevin provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English

What Kevin can help with

Kevin Stroud works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression.

Kevin has previously worked with individuals in an inpatient long-term setting and with children and families to maintain family preservation.

Kevin has worked with clients experiencing issues such as depression and anxiety.

How Kevin approaches therapy

Kevin's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Kevin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in North Carolina.