Kevin Herbert, LPC - Therapist in Missouri

Stress and anxiety
Grief and loss
Mindfulness and somatic

About Kevin

Kevin Herbert is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 18 years of experience. He focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, and major life changes. His tone is practical and calm, aimed at people who want straightforward help and coping tools.

Kevin uses a compassionate, whole-person approach. He listens for how symptoms show up in daily life and works with clients to build realistic coping steps. Sessions often focus on improving self-esteem, handling workplace stress, and managing communication problems.

His background includes extended work with people facing chronic health problems, caregivers under strain, and those affected by major life transitions. He also has experience supporting veterans and first responders. That range informs how he tailors strategies to each person’s situation.

Clinical methods he uses include hypnotherapy, mindfulness therapy, and somatic therapy. These approaches are put into plain terms during sessions so clients understand what to expect and can try tools between meetings.

Kevin also offers coaching-style support for people wanting more direction with goals and behavior change. He encourages small, practical steps and checks progress together. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and focused attention to help reframe unhelpful patterns. In plain terms, clients are led through calm, structured exercises that can help with anxiety, grief responses, and breaking repetitive thoughts.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of emotions. It is useful for stress, ongoing worry, and improving concentration in daily life.

Somatic therapy connects bodily sensations with emotions and uses gentle awareness or movement to release tension held in the body. This can help people who notice stress shows up physically, such as muscle tightness or chronic pain.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and preferences and often blends methods to fit the situation. Clients are invited to try techniques and discuss what helps most during follow-up sessions.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into busy schedules and keeping progress steady when travel or distance is a factor. Because session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm the specific options available before booking. Many people find online meetings make it easier to maintain momentum and practice new skills between sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Coping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Communication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disaster DissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Life purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injury Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Credentials

Missouri

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

Kevin helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and life changes. He also addresses issues like chronic illness challenges, caregiver stress, and coping after disasters.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is compassionate and practical. Sessions focus on clear coping steps, communication skills, and tools clients can use between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

He has 18 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns, including chronic health issues and support for veterans and first responders.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri. The LPC credential is shown as MO LPC in his profile.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment 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?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.