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Kevin Wurtz

Support for family and life transitions

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Credentials
LMFT
Experience
22 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Kevin

Kevin Wurtz is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship problems, and parenting struggles. He brings calm and direct support to conversations about grief, self-esteem, intimacy, and life changes. Many clients seek his guidance for family conflicts, communication problems, or challenges around commitment and boundaries.

He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in sessions. Conversations are shaped to each person’s situation rather than following a rigid script.

Background and approach

He aims to make the work practical so people can try new ways of managing tough moments at home and work. Kevin uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and build steady coping habits. He also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to clarify goals and identify small, doable steps forward.

Sessions mix talking, reflections, and focused exercises meant for everyday life. Kevin has worked in the field for 22 years and holds the California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential, CA LMFT 45098. That background informs straightforward, goal-oriented care that keeps family and parenting concerns in view.

He tailors the pace and methods to each person’s needs. People who reach out will be invited to shape the plan for change. He aims to make the first conversations easy to follow and to leave people with concrete next steps and practices they can try between sessions.

How Kevin’s Approaches Work Online

Kevin commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness therapy in sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and build steady coping skills for stress and relationship tension.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then adjust techniques as work progresses. This lets the plan stay practical and focused on steps the person can take between sessions.

Online therapy with him includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. These options make therapy more flexible for busy schedules, parenting responsibilities, or when travel is difficult. Remote formats allow conversations and short exercises to happen in real time or between sessions, so progress can continue even on a packed day.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Kevin focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, parenting, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are respectful and practical with an emphasis on tailored conversation. He mixes direct feedback with collaborative goal-setting to help clients move forward.
How much experience does he bring?
Kevin has 22 years of professional experience in clinical settings and community work, which guides his approach to family and parenting concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, CA LMFT 45098, and practices from California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does pricing work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
22 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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