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Kevin Marcum

Kevin Marcum, LPC

Missouri

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Licensed professional counselor - relationships and family

  • Relationship patterns
  • Parenting concerns
  • Guilt and shame

About Kevin

Kevin Marcum is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 10 years of professional experience. He has also served as a pastor for over 20 years. He works with relationship and family concerns, parenting questions, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, and lists attention to guilt and shame among his focus areas.

Kevin talks through practical concerns in straightforward language. He identifies strengths clients already have and uses those strengths to address hurdles. Sessions typically involve looking at specific relationship patterns, communication habits, and everyday choices that affect confidence and connection.

He draws on experience supporting parents, fathers, and young adults facing transitions and role changes. Topics he often addresses include adoption and foster care matters, commitment and communication problems, money and workplace stress, and questions about life purpose. Forgiveness, self-love, and men's issues are also part of his stated focus.

Kevin's background as a pastor informs how he discusses values, meaning, and family roles, while his LPC training guides his counseling work. He frames the work as collaborative and practical, aiming to make changes that fit daily life.

People seeking help for guilt or shame related to relationships, parenting decisions, or past choices will find this described focus listed among his areas of attention. Before booking, confirm current session formats and details through the service's scheduling process.

How Kevin's methods translate to online work

Kevin describes his practice as using evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and relationship patterns. One common approach looks at communication habits and interaction cycles to help people notice and shift repetitive responses that feed guilt or conflict. Another approach focuses on building self-esteem and confidence through small, achievable behavioral steps and clearer personal goals.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process in his view. He works with each person to consider what fits their goals, values, and day-to-day life. Clients and therapist adjust methods over time based on what helps most in practice.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, take a short check-in during a break, or avoid travel time. It can also allow a mix of longer weekly conversations or quicker follow-ups depending on what the client needs and what is offered by the service.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Missouri

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address related to guilt and shame?

He lists guilt and shame alongside relationship, family, parenting, and self-esteem concerns. He often works with people who feel stuck after choices about family, faith, or relationships.

How does he approach therapy in sessions?

He uses straightforward, practical conversation to identify strengths and actionable steps. Sessions focus on communication patterns, everyday choices, and rebuilding confidence.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 10 years of professional counseling experience and over 20 years serving as a pastor, which shapes his approach to values and family roles.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.

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