Kevin McGarvey, LPC

Kevin McGarvey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 5 years of clinical experience. He has supported people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, bipolar disorder, and a range of other concerns including addictions, relationship difficulties, grief, sleep challenges, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. He also brings extensive experience working with individuals who have been diagnosed with personality disorders.

Most of his work has taken place in partial hospital settings where he collaborated with people managing significant mental health challenges, and he also has several years of experience in individual outpatient care. Kevin approaches counseling with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person’s unique needs and life context.

He operates from a perspective that the person seeking help is the expert in their own life, and that symptoms often reflect life stressors rather than defining the whole person. Diagnosis is a tool, not the primary focus; Kevin prioritizes understanding what contributes to how someone feels and what can make day-to-day management more possible. His style is relaxed and curious - he seeks to learn about a person’s background and their view of the issues so he can offer relevant and practical support. Taking the first step can be courageous, and he is available to answer questions before beginning work together.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Kevin McGarvey draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and existential therapy to guide online work in ways that match a person’s needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on building an accepting, nonjudgmental relationship and helping the person lead the conversation about what matters most - it is helpful for people seeking understanding and practical support with life stressors. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and related concerns. Existential therapy explores meaning, values, and life choices to help people facing major transitions, grief, or questions about purpose.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kevin collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and current challenges. He adjusts the plan over time based on what is working and what a person wants to change.

Online therapy with Kevin is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit work, family, and daily life. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and choose the format that feels most comfortable while working toward clearer coping strategies and improved day-to-day functioning.