Kevin Peterca, LISW

Kevin Peterca is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns. He works with issues like grief, career struggles, depression, addictions, and caregiver stress. He aims to be straightforward and practical when people are feeling overwhelmed.

Kevin takes a goal-focused, collaborative approach. He usually uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, but adapts methods to each person's needs. Sessions are conversational and aim to identify patterns, try new behaviors, and measure small changes over time.

His style is calm and direct. He invites client input and adjusts pacing to what feels workable. Many people look for concrete tools, and he often offers specific skills to manage mood, stress, and communication problems.

Over 35 years in practice, Kevin has worked with a wide range of concerns including intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, codependency, and coping with life changes. He also supports people dealing with hospice and end-of-life questions, addiction, and men’s issues.

Kevin describes his work as short-term and goal directed when that fits the situation. He balances practical strategies with attention to feelings, and he encourages people to set clear, measurable goals. That approach helps people notice progress and decide what comes next.

How Kevin Uses Practical Therapies Online

Kevin commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and manage stress. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and then testing small changes to see what helps. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase emotional awareness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kevin discusses goals and preferences with each person and then suggests methods to try. The choice of techniques is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is tracked.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are set by the therapist. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, and follow up more consistently. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a quick adjustment is needed, or full sessions when deeper work is planned. Licensed professionals, including this therapist, will help tailor session length and focus to what works best for everyday life.