Licensed to practice in 3 states and accepts 57 insurances. Specializes in Depression, LGBTQ, Trauma and PTSD and 8 more.
Kevin Kukoleck
(he/him)
Hello! I have been continuously licensed as a Clinical Psychologist since 1999. I grew up poor in inner city Cleveland. I was the 1st in my family to complete a college degree of any kind. I was a truck driver before I became a psychologist. I have a neuromuscular disability which effects my lower arms and hands and lower legs and feet. I use a wheelchair for long distances but I can walk a little. I graduated with a BA in psychology from Cleveland State University in 1992. I graduated with my doctorate in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Chicago in 1998.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In the initial meeting, I will explain how this working relationship is private and I will explain the 4 legal limits of confidentiality. I will then ask you to explain what brings you to therapy at this time and get your input on how I can help you. If you need something more structured, I can ask you specific questions, but I would rather have you describe your problem in your own way. I will be there with you to make sure I am understanding what you are saying.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My greatest strength is my 25+ years of licensed clinical psychology experience. Another strength I have is my choice to work in a wide array of settings with clients from very diverse backgrounds. Just as a sample: I have worked with mothers and grandmothers struggling to keep their children safe in one of the deadliest neighborhoods in Chicago, I helped LGBTQ+ elders with adjusting and coping to life within a long-term care setting and I have experience assisting corporate executives with relationship problems, among many other professional experiences.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I have had an array of professional experiences working with a very diverse clientele. I provided assessment and therapy for individuals, couples and families and I have also conducted several different types of corporate psychological consultations. I worked in medical hospitals with physically compromised individuals and in state hospitals with severely chronically mentally ill patients. I also worked in university counseling centers, many different types of non-profit clinics, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living homes and private practices. I currently want to focus on working with adults who have difficulties with depression, anxiety, traumas, work, family or primary relationships.
Specialties
Top specialties
Depression
LGBTQ
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Anxiety
Chronic Illness
Grief
Health/Medical Issues
Military/Veterans
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
I identify as
LGBTQ
Man
White
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
California
Illinois
Ohio
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
Cash - $150 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
UMR - Advocate Aurora Health
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Humanistic
I am grounded in Person Centered Therapy. This means I embody the core principles of empathy, unconditional positive regard and genuineness. I strive to understand my clients as deeply as I can and communicate this understanding to them. I am real and genuinely myself in this working relationship.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I am trained in many types of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies and I offer these techniques to my clients when requested or when it seems indicated.
34 ratings with written reviews
June 2, 2026
He was comforting, open,intelligent,concerned empathetic:,understanding where I’m at in life a Sr. A very good listener:I’m a storyteller Understanding my issues with trauma and affects it has on me now: said some key things to help Balance me:also suggestions for solutions: very polite (concerned )had a warm and soothing voice and I felt a connection before we actually started talking I feel better having had that session than before. i’m glad that I found and connected with him i
Verified client, age 65+
May 26, 2026
He was a good listener and could keep up with my conversations. I was all over the place and he kept up with me!
Verified client, age 65+
May 13, 2026
What brought me to Mr.Kukoleck was his level of experience and having health issues from an early age. His way of listening and providing feedback with solutions that are easy to digest are the reasons I will keep coming back.