Kevin Peterca, LISW

Kevin Peterca brings 35 years of clinical experience to his counseling practice in Ohio, offering goal-focused support for individuals and couples. He is a LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker - a clinical social work license that authorizes independent practice in Ohio. Kevin emphasizes short-term, goal-directed work that adapts to each person he sees, pairing structured methods with a collaborative style that invites client input and preference.

He has extensive experience helping people manage stress, relationship and family concerns, work and career issues, depression, and anxiety. Over the course of his career he has received top-rated client satisfaction results and workplace awards, and has been described as "genuine, empathetic, supportive, encouraging and light-hearted" in professional recognitions. Kevin aims to create practical, measurable progress while remaining approachable and responsive to the unique needs of each client.

Prospective clients can expect an experienced clinician who favors evidence-informed approaches, tailors treatment to individual goals, and works with people to identify clear steps toward improvement. He emphasizes collaboration and respects the client as an active partner in the process.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy with Kevin Peterca

Kevin commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Gottman Method in his work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to improve coping in daily life. The Gottman Method is a research-informed approach for couples that strengthens communication, resolves conflict more constructively, and rebuilds emotional connection.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kevin collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexible options to fit busy schedules and different comfort levels. These formats make it easier to attend sessions from home, during work breaks, or while traveling, and they support continuity of care when in-person visits are impractical. Kevin uses these options to make consistent, goal-oriented therapy more accessible and convenient for clients.