Kevin Stroud, LCSW

Licensed in North Carolina · 6 years in practice

Kevin Stroud greets people with a straightforward, respectful approach.

License and registration

LCSW, North Carolina: C013378 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1982257820 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 6
Languages: English

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About Kevin

Kevin Stroud greets people with a straightforward, respectful approach. He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in North Carolina and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and trauma-related problems. He aims to create a space where people feel heard and understood before moving into problem-solving.

Kevin uses clear, practical steps to address difficult feelings. He listens first, then works with each person to set small, achievable goals.

Background and approach

That can look like changing unhelpful thoughts, practicing coping skills, or trying a different way to talk about painful experiences. His background includes work in inpatient long-term care and family preservation settings. That experience shaped his focus on keeping a strong working relationship and showing unconditional positive regard.

He believes people are the experts in their own lives and that therapy should draw on their strengths. Sessions commonly focus on symptoms such as depression, anxiety, grief, addiction concerns, and sleep or eating struggles. Kevin also addresses attachment and abandonment issues, parenting stress, communication difficulties, and compassion fatigue.

He tailors interventions to the person’s goals and day-to-day reality. Practical methods Kevin uses include motivational interviewing, cognitive techniques to shift patterns of thinking, solution-focused planning, and mindfulness skills to manage distress. He aims for a collaborative style that balances validation with concrete steps forward.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Kevin lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Young adult issues

Approaches Kevin names

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Online support

How Kevin Uses Practical Therapies Online

Kevin blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused strategies to help people manage current problems and build skills. Client-centered work means listening without judgment and using the person's own goals to guide sessions, which helps when someone is feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating disruptions. Solution-focused work emphasizes small, achievable steps so people can see progress quickly and gain confidence.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Kevin works together with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration means plans can shift over time as problems change or progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video calls are helpful for deeper conversations and when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging support brief updates, homework exchanges, and ongoing contact between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.

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Questions people ask

What issues does Kevin commonly help with?

He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, addictions, grief, sleep and eating difficulties, and ADHD-related challenges.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Kevin takes a client-centered, collaborative approach that combines motivational interviewing, cognitive techniques, solution-focused planning, and mindfulness skills to address problems step by step.

What is his professional background?

He has six years of experience and has worked in inpatient long-term settings and in family preservation work, which informed his focus on relationship-building and practical support.

Where is he licensed and practicing?

He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and provides services tied to that location.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

Kevin offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How does someone begin working with him?

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