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Kevin Cassidy

Therapist · North Carolina

Kevin Cassidy

LCSW

Experienced clinical social worker and coach

  • 25 years' experience
  • Based in North Carolina
  • Sessions online
  • Speaks English
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  • 25 years experience
  • Focus on addictions
  • Stress and anxiety

About Kevin

Kevin Cassidy is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of practice in North Carolina. He focuses on helping people manage depression, anxiety, stress, and addictions. He also offers coaching for people who want clearer goals and steadier progress in daily life.

Clients meet a therapist who emphasizes steady, practical steps rather than quick fixes. Sessions tend to focus on understanding patterns, improving communication, and building routines that reduce overwhelm. The tone is direct and compassionate, with attention to real-life demands and caregiving stress.

Kevin has worked with people facing midlife transitions, workplace pressure, and challenges connected to fatherhood and family of origin. He also supports those coping with abandonment, attachment concerns, and the complex needs that arise with aging and caregiver roles. Addiction and co-occurring conditions are part of his long-term clinical experience.

Over his career he has combined counseling and coaching to help people set achievable goals and stick to them. Meetings typically include talking through problems, practicing new ways of relating, and creating step-by-step plans for change. This approach aims to increase emotional clarity and daily functioning.

Kevin practices in North Carolina and conducts work in English. Before starting, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details through the platform’s intake process.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Smoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

North Carolina

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Kevin draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach centers on identifying and changing unhelpful patterns - participants look at repeated thoughts and behaviors, test new responses, and build steadier routines. This helps with anxiety, depression, and day-to-day stress.

Another approach emphasizes skills for managing cravings and addictive behavior. Work in this area mixes concrete strategies for coping with urges, relapse prevention planning, and strengthening supports that reduce risk. It is often paired with coaching-style goal setting to support steady progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, life demands, and preferences. That process may shift over time as needs change and progress is reviewed.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include easier fit into a busy schedule and fewer barriers to regular check-ins. The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make weekly check-ins, coaching conversations, or focused skill-building easier to fit into daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kevin help with?

He works with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, and addiction. Additional areas include self-esteem, communication problems, and caregiver stress.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a practical, down-to-earth approach that combines counseling and coaching. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, skill-building, and setting achievable goals.

What is his clinical background and experience?

He holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and has practiced for 25 years in clinical settings. His work spans addiction recovery, workplace stress, and midlife transitions.

Where does he practice and what are his credentials?

He practices in North Carolina and holds an LCSW license. Sessions and services are provided in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English to people within the therapist’s accepted region.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking through the platform’s intake process.

How are fees and payment handled?

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?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist’s availability.

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