- Thoughts and everyday habits
- Mindfulness and ACT
- Practical coping skills
About Kevin
Kevin Brugman is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. He offers a calm, supportive presence and focuses on everyday thoughts and habits that shape how people feel and respond. He writes in straightforward language and aims to make beginning therapy less intimidating for someone taking that first step.
He brings 16 years of counseling experience and a graduate degree in marriage and family counseling earned in California in 2005. His work emphasizes practical tools to counter unhelpful thoughts, strengthen coping skills, and build on existing strengths. He looks at patterns that arise from family of origin, communication, and life transitions to find clear steps forward.
Sessions tend to be collaborative and focused on specific goals. He blends mindfulness practices with cognitive techniques to help people notice thoughts and adjust behaviors that get in the way of daily life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas are used to increase psychological flexibility and values-based action.
Kevin also addresses concerns such as ADHD, anger, intimacy-related struggles, fatherhood issues, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. He works with issues related to career and life purpose and with multicultural or men's issues when those come up in sessions.
People who meet with him can expect a direct but compassionate approach that values both empathy and practical change. He invites prospective clients to take the first step when they are ready.
He brings 16 years of counseling experience and a graduate degree in marriage and family counseling earned in California in 2005. His work emphasizes practical tools to counter unhelpful thoughts, strengthen coping skills, and build on existing strengths. He looks at patterns that arise from family of origin, communication, and life transitions to find clear steps forward.
Sessions tend to be collaborative and focused on specific goals. He blends mindfulness practices with cognitive techniques to help people notice thoughts and adjust behaviors that get in the way of daily life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas are used to increase psychological flexibility and values-based action.
Kevin also addresses concerns such as ADHD, anger, intimacy-related struggles, fatherhood issues, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. He works with issues related to career and life purpose and with multicultural or men's issues when those come up in sessions.
People who meet with him can expect a direct but compassionate approach that values both empathy and practical change. He invites prospective clients to take the first step when they are ready.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentBlended family issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
How his approaches translate to online work
Kevin uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and take small actions that match their values. ACT often helps with anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck by encouraging practical steps rather than only changing thoughts.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to provide an accepting, nonjudgmental space. This approach focuses on listening and understanding so people feel heard and can explore their experience at their own pace.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will talk with each person about what feels most useful and adjust methods based on needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative fit is revisited over time to keep work practical and relevant.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session choices before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks or between obligations. Some people prefer shorter or audio-only visits for lower bandwidth or less camera time, while others favor video for face-to-face conversation. Ask about available formats when you schedule to find what fits your routine.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kevin address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and fatherhood struggles, anger, career questions, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is compassionate and solution-focused. He combines empathy with practical tools to change thoughts and habits that maintain distress.
What is his background and experience?
He has 16 years of counseling experience and earned a graduate degree in marriage and family counseling in California in 2005.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.