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Online therapist

Kurt Winn

Calm, practical support for family and relationship stress

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
7 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Kurt

Kurt Winn supports people facing relationship strain, family conflict, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. He focuses on practical steps that help families communicate better and manage transitions. Kurt is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.

He uses clear language and a steady, respectful approach when talking with clients. Kurt centers sessions on listening first. He creates space for clients to say what is hard and then helps them identify small, doable changes.

Background and approach

He often combines problem-solving with evidence-based tools to reduce stress and improve daily functioning. Sessions move at a pace each person can handle. His work covers challenges like attachment and abandonment concerns, blended family and fatherhood issues, and caregiver stress.

He also addresses communication breakdowns, control struggles, divorce and separation, and family of origin patterns. Kurt pays attention to how guilt, shame, and isolation affect choices and relationships. In practical terms he draws from Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the client’s perspective.

He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts. He also brings elements of the Gottman Method for relationship skills and Motivational Interviewing to build readiness for change. Clients will find straightforward language and concrete suggestions in sessions.

Kurt encourages a collaborative plan that fits each person’s life. He offers therapy in English and practices under Texas LPC 77200.

Approaches for online family and relationship work

Kurt uses Client-Centered Therapy to make sure the client’s voice leads the conversation. This approach means the therapist listens deeply, reflects what he hears, and helps people find their own solutions. It is helpful when someone needs space to sort through feelings and wants guidance without pressure.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, to address thoughts that get in the way of better choices. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions so clients can practice different responses. That method is useful for stress, self-esteem concerns, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kurt will talk with clients about goals and preferences and then suggest one or more methods that fit. He collaborates on a plan and adjusts it as progress is made or needs shift.

Online sessions can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around family responsibilities or work. The variety also allows clients to use the format that helps them stay engaged and practice skills between meetings.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

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.

Gottman Method

A research-based framework for couples, focused on how partners argue, repair, and stay connected. Practical and structured, with exercises to try between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kurt address in sessions?
He works with relationship strain, family problems, grief, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes, plus related topics like attachment, blended family issues, and fatherhood concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
Kurt keeps sessions direct and listening-focused. He emphasizes open conversation and practical steps clients can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience providing counseling services.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas with licence number TX LPC 77200 and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported and can he see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

  • Relationship issues
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief

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Therapeutic approaches

Experience
7 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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