Kevin is a great listener and an effective helper. There is no better therapist.
Dr. Kevin Stefanek, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Kevin is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Kevin. View 35 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Minnesota
Recent reviews
Outstanding personal professional!
More about Kevin
- 12 years' experience
- Male
- LPC
I am a professional counselor licensed in Minnesota with over 10 years of experience as a therapist and performance enhancement/sport psychology consultant. I have worked with clients on a broad array of issues, including anxiety, depression, performance related challenges (for example, in sport, job, or school), relationship difficulties, life and career transitions, substance abuse, and parenting struggles.
My therapeutic style is attentive, curious, and patient. That style also includes treating all people with respect and cultural sensitivity. My therapeutic approach is a combination of motivational interviewing, humanistic, cognitive behavioral, and acceptance and commitment therapies. I see myself as a guide or coach who uses empirically supported treatments to help clients discover their own answers and solutions based on their lived experiences.
You are the expert on you and I can help guide you through the process of developing the skills you need to live the life you want. You have taken a courageous step toward improving your health and well-being. I would be pleased to take further steps with you along your journey.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Aging and geriatric issues
Body image
Cancer
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Multicultural concerns
Self-love
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Dr. Kevin Stefanek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033872098.
- LPC · Minnesota · 2530 · Expires April 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Dr. Kevin Stefanek
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Kevin is a great listener and an effective helper. There is no better therapist.
Outstanding personal professional!
Great work!
Outstanding Man . Extremely professional and truly cares about his patient and their progress.
Dr.Stefanek is a fantastic therapist who I have worked with for over a year. He is a great listener and is very insightful. I highly recommend working with Dr.Stefanek to anyone looking to better themselves through therapy.
Dr. Stefanek is a very effective therapist. He listens and provides many helpful tools to dealing with stress & the like. Very well rounded.
I like talking to him and he as o lot of good things to say
I feel that this review is a bit premature, because I am still going to therapy, and most likely need much more. So far though, Dr. is Stefanek has been very insightful, helpful, and is a great listener. I look forward to opening up more with him about more things that have been affecting me and what tools he can give me to overcome my obstacles.
Dr. Stefanek has been an absolute godsend in my life. So many of the things that I still hadn’t solved on my own, but thought I could easily solve on my own, I never did. Now with him I am able to talk through them with someone in a way that allows me to speak, candidly, and then I can go about figuring out how to become better at those things during the week until we talk again. It’s been wonderful.
Dr. Stefanek has been unbelievably helpful; pushing me to grow in new ways and helping me see things in a new light.
Kevin is a fantastic and caring therapist. He has helped me tremendously, guiding me through processing the end of an engagement and arming me with tools for awareness and self discovery. Thanks Kevin for your patience and wisdom!
Dr. Stefanek has been great. He’s respectful, mindful, and experienced! Would highly recommend for anyone. As someone who’s relatively new to therapy I found him very helpful to give me new tools to cope with small and large issues alike.
Dr. Stepanek is a great listener. He listens to everything you say. He provides helpful solutions but also makes you think in a way that allows you to develop your own techniques that are specific to you.
Outstanding listener, extremely supportive!
Kevin was great! Just need a in person experience to find the right path. SM
He has been so kind and considerate with me. It’s been hard with a lot going on to reconnect and talk my feelings through with him. The understanding and thoughtfulness he puts forth, is outstanding. Looking forward to my next appointment with him
he's cool and listens very well
I am extremely grateful for Dr. Stefanik. I couldn’t have been assigned a better doctor to get me moving forward on becoming a better version of myself. The shifts even after this short of time have been phenomenal.
Dr Kevin, I wanted to thank you so much for making my first therapy sessions so easy and accessible and more importantly giving me a set of tools to help me deal with the various challenges I've encountered. I've been able to incorporate many of the learnings into my everyday life and it's helped me to improve my stress levels, better my relationship with my girlfriend and fall asleep faster! Many thanks and I hope to speak to you again soon. I hope you have a great break.
My first positive experience with a therapist. He is compassionate, thoughtful, and intelligent. I’m grateful for Dr. Stefanek. I feel more in control of my mental health now than at any other point in my adult life.
Dr. Stefanek brings much more to the table than I expected from a psychology app. Dr. S is able to not only understand situations from multiple angles, but he’s also able to advise on situations from multiple perspectives. With this type of expertise, we are able to whittle down to the best possible and PRACTICAL solutions. I’m very grateful to call him my doctor.
Amazing therapist he listens and gives me tools to use to help me get better
Outstanding Doc , very helpful
Dr. Stefanek is supremely patient, listens very well, offers empirically based frameworks for understanding my own thoughts and choices, and offers actionable advice. He is also very down to Earth, which I value very much in a therapist.
Kevin was a fantastic person to share my issues with. He was very good at listening to me and made sure not to explain his own viewpoint as an “absolute truth”. When I can come back to BetterHelp I’ll make sure to get connected with him again.
Only an apology for missing the scheduled session today, Monday, March 28 at 7:30 AM. I have scheduled the next for Tuesday, April 5, 9 AM
It’s been a great experience.
Dr. Stefanek has been a vital piece of my healing and progress. His help has gotten me through one of the hardest parts of my life and I would recommend him 100 times over.
He's fantastic.
His style of therapy is unmatched!
I felt that Dr. Stefanek Was really trying hard to understand where I was coming from. He had a number of suggestions and recommendations for me to try along the next steps on my path.
Dr. Stefanek is very patient, understanding and easy to talk to despite the language barrier on my side. I felt a lot better after two sessions and have been working with him continuously to set practical goals for myself.
He was really good, I felt like he really understood me.
Dr. Stefanek has been insightful and sensitive to my needs. He has checked in regularly to make sure I'm ok and have things to ponder between sessions. He's been super reactive to messages which was a lovely surprise. I know I'll recommend him in the future, because I already have...
Dr. Stepanek is a Very Gentle an Sofe spoke person, He's someone who listens to his client and finds Helpful ways too get You through to your Healing.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Kevin Stefanek offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dr. Kevin Stefanek works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Dr. Kevin Stefanek speak?
Dr. Kevin Stefanek speaks English.
How many years of experience does Dr. Kevin Stefanek have?
Dr. Kevin Stefanek has 12 years of experience.
Where is Dr. Kevin Stefanek licensed to practice?
Dr. Kevin Stefanek is licensed to practice in Minnesota.
Does Dr. Kevin Stefanek accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Dr. Kevin Stefanek does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Dr. Kevin Stefanek offer?
Dr. Kevin Stefanek offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Dr. Kevin Stefanek?
Dr. Kevin Stefanek can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Dr. Kevin Stefanek?
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