Kevin West, LPC

Kevin West is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who earned a master’s degree in counseling psychology and counseling education from the University of Colorado Denver in 1995. He brings more than 30 years of experience working across schools, universities, agencies, private practice, and in clients’ homes, helping people navigate a wide range of personal and interpersonal challenges.

Over the years he has supported high school students with personal and professional development, led workshops for nontraditional university students, delivered teambuilding sessions for businesses, and offered career counseling and personality type presentations to community groups. His career has included agency work as well as private practice, and his recent work has involved meeting clients in their homes to address common concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, anger, premarital and marital difficulties, suicidal thoughts, addictions within families, low self-esteem, and family of origin issues.

Early in his training he was encouraged to shape a personal counseling style, and he developed a varied set of techniques that draw from cognitive, behavioral, past-present-future, and analogy-based approaches. He avoids unnecessary jargon and often uses clear examples and occasional humor to help people feel more at ease. He believes that recognizing one’s strengths alongside imperfections can be an encouraging part of therapy, and he aims to offer acceptance and practical guidance without rushing exploration.

He likens the role of a therapist to a flashlight - helping clients examine darker, less understood areas when they are ready to look. Kevin accepts clients who are prepared to search together and looks forward to supporting that process. Licensed Professional Counselor is the professional credential he holds, reflecting state licensure to practice counseling.