Kevin Kurtz, LPC

Kevin Kurtz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 13 years of clinical experience supporting adults through a wide range of life challenges. He approaches counseling with empathy and without bias toward clients' beliefs, aiming to help each person grow toward the life they want. Kevin earned a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Counseling Skills from Toccoa Falls College in 1997 and a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in 2012, and he has pursued additional training in trauma, addictions including sexual addiction, mindfulness, and dialectical behavior therapy.

He previously held certifications as a Christian Counselor, an Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and an Anger Management counselor, and he brings an eclectic, experience-based style to his work. He draws from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior therapy, and other evidence-informed approaches to address concerns such as substance and behavioral addictions, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, ADHD, career transitions, and life changes.

Kevin aims to create a collaborative environment where clients gain self-awareness and practical skills to restore balance. He recognizes that seeking therapy can be difficult and strives to meet people where they are, working alongside them to set and reach meaningful goals.

Approaches and Online Support for Lasting Change

Kevin integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to offer practical, compassionate care. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and building a trusting therapeutic relationship, which can be especially helpful for issues related to attachment, self-esteem, and life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches concrete strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and increasing distress tolerance, which is often useful for anger, self-regulation, and co-occurring challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kevin works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is made. This collaborative planning helps tailor sessions to what will be most effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Kevin is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and stay connected with a licensed professional from a convenient location.