Kevin Kohnke, LPC — Therapist in Missouri

Hi there, I'm Kevin!

I know what it is like to struggle with depression and anxiety, and I am eager to walk with you to address your mental health needs.

My focus

I have walked alongside persons with many mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, communication, parenting, anger issues, PTSD, life transitions, career coaching, and grief.

My approach

My approach is client-driven. I have a caring heart and desire for you to work on what is most important to you. I have experience using Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

My communication style

I prefer a relaxed setting in my sessions. You may have heard "humor is the best medicine," so I try, where applicable, to add humor to my sessions. I also strive to find strengths in everyone I meet.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a Mental Health Therapist while working as a Professor. I did part-time counseling while teaching. I returned to serving a congregation as a pastor. I became the pastor of a rural congregation, and I retired and began full-time counseling. I have been able to use my vast experiences to share insights into our therapeutic sessions.

My goals for you

When setting goals for treatment, it is important that the client participates and sets measurable and realistic goals that they agree to work toward.

Our first session

In our first session, we will get to know one another as we discuss your presenting problem, past mental health therapy, and goals for your sessions.

I identify as...

Male
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Christian Counseling

+ 4 more

Focus populations

Deaf

Educators

Police/Fire/First Responders

+ 3 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter

+ 30 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) in Human Sciences from Gerontology - University of Nebraska-Lincoln, a Doctor of Ministry (D MIN) in Marriage and Family Counseling from Denver Seminary and a Master of Science (MS) in Human Development and Family Studies from University of Missouri - Columbia.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Kevin Kohnke