Kevin West

Kevin West is a Licensed Professional Counselor who brings three decades of hands-on experience to his work. He earned a master’s degree in counseling psychology and counseling education from the University of Colorado in Denver in 1995, and since then has seen clients in a wide variety of settings.

Over his career he has supported high school students with personal and professional development, led workshops for non-traditional students at universities, designed teambuilding programs for companies, and provided career counseling to individuals. He has also presented personality type workshops to community groups, and his work has included roles in both agencies and private practice.

More recently Kevin has worked with clients in their homes, addressing a broad range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, anger issues, premarital and marital concerns, suicidal thoughts, family addictions, low self-esteem, family of origin issues, and other personal challenges. He is licensed to practice in Oklahoma; his credential as a Licensed Professional Counselor reflects his training and authority to offer professional counseling (license LPC04473).

Early in his training Kevin was encouraged to develop a personal counseling style, and he has built a varied set of approaches in his clinical toolbox. He draws on cognitive or thought-oriented methods, behavioral techniques, and work that considers past, present, and future influences. He prefers clear, practical language over unnecessary jargon, and he often reaches for a well-chosen analogy.

Humor has a place in his work when appropriate, and he believes people can find relief in being able to laugh at themselves when they feel safe enough to do so. Kevin aims to offer acceptance for clients and their struggles, mindful of his own human imperfections. He likens the therapeutic role to that of a flashlight - helping people explore darker areas of life while moving at a pace that feels right for them.

He looks forward to exploring those areas alongside clients and supporting them as they search for clarity and change.