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Online therapist

Kevin Hoops

Calm, practical support for life changes

Credentials
LPC
Experience
24 years
Licensed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Kevin

Kevin Hoops is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona with 24 years of experience. He focuses on relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also supports people facing anxiety, depression, mood challenges, and questions around identity and sexuality.

He speaks English and works with clients using a direct and practical style. Kevin frames clients as experts on their own lives. He listens for strengths and helps people use what already works while learning new skills.

Background and approach

Sessions tend to aim at clear goals and steady progress rather than abstract talk. He encourages small, manageable steps toward change. In practice he addresses specific problems like communication breakdowns, commitment struggles, and attachment wounds.

He also helps people dealing with grief, anger, substance concerns, and work-related stress. His background includes long-term clinical work across varied settings, giving him experience with a wide range of life challenges. Kevin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person.

He explains options and helps clients choose practical tools they can try between sessions. The approach is collaborative, with regular check-ins about what is and isn’t helping. People who want a straightforward, goal-oriented clinician often find his style helpful.

He values courage and realistic progress and supports clients through changes at their own pace.

Therapeutic approaches and online options that fit your life

Kevin uses evidence-based techniques that focus on clear, practical change. One approach emphasizes skills training to improve communication and manage intense emotions; this helps with relationship conflicts, anger, and stress by teaching tools you can use right away. Another approach centers on processing traumatic experiences in a paced way so memories stop driving day-to-day reactions; it aims to reduce triggers and increase a sense of control. Both approaches are goal oriented and adapted to each person’s needs.

Choosing the right method is part of the work. Kevin treats that as a collaboration - he explains options, listens to what matters most to the client, and adjusts the plan based on progress and feedback. Clients help set goals and decide which techniques to try between sessions.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let you meet face to face from home, phone sessions work when video isn’t possible, and live chat or text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins and ongoing support between meetings. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while staying connected to a licensed professional who can guide treatment and track progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kevin address?
He works with relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and related challenges listed in his specialties.
What is his general therapy style?
He follows a straightforward, collaborative approach that highlights a client’s strengths and focuses on practical steps toward change.
How much experience does he have?
Kevin has 24 years of professional clinical experience working in behavioral health settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, credential AZ LPC LPC-11208, and practices in Arizona.
What languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does he offer?
Kevin offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for therapy.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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