- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Missouri
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Kevin
Kevin Marcum is a Licensed Professional Counselor who brings 10 years of clinical experience and over 20 years serving as a pastor to his work. He offers straightforward, compassionate support for people feeling stuck or overwhelmed by relationship and family stress. He talks plainly and helps clients see practical next steps toward greater confidence and joy.
Kevin focuses on relationship strain, family conflict, and parenting concerns while also helping people manage self-esteem and life transitions.
Background and approach
He listens for strengths and builds on them so clients leave with clear, doable tools. Sessions aim to be practical and encouraging rather than overly technical. He has worked with issues such as adoption and foster care, fatherhood concerns, communication problems, and commitment worries.
Kevin also addresses forgiveness, guilt and shame, money and workplace stress, and questions about life purpose. His background in ministry informs a relational, values-aware approach to these topics. Clients can expect a coach-like style that mixes encouragement with concrete skill-building.
Kevin emphasizes small steps that fit into daily life so progress feels real and manageable. He frames challenges as changeable rather than fixed. People who prefer direct conversation and clear action plans often find his style helpful.
He supports clients who want to rebuild confidence, improve family interactions, or navigate major life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and tailored to each person’s goals and pace.
What Kevin works with
Everything Kevin lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kevin helps people with.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Adoption and foster care
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How evidence-based approaches work in online care
Kevin draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach emphasizes building everyday skills like communication, problem-solving, and realistic goal setting to reduce conflict and improve parent-child interactions. This helps people handle arguments, set boundaries, and manage daily stressors.Another approach centers on strengthening self-worth and addressing guilt or shame through reflective exercises and behavioral experiments. Clients practice new ways of thinking and acting so confidence grows with real-life wins, which can be useful for fatherhood issues, relationship doubts, and career struggles.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kevin discusses goals and preferences in early sessions and adjusts methods based on what is helping. He partners with clients to test strategies and pick the techniques that fit their values and routines.
Online therapy offers flexibility and multiple ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper interaction. Phone sessions or live chat can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Text-based messaging supports ongoing, bite-sized work between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy family and work schedules.
Questions people ask about Kevin
What concerns does Kevin typically address?
He works with relationship strain, family conflict, parenting issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related topics like fatherhood and workplace stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Kevin uses a direct, encouraging approach that focuses on practical steps and skill-building to help clients make noticeable changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 10 years of professional counseling experience and more than 20 years of pastoral work that shape his approach.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - licensed in Missouri and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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