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Kevin McGarvey, LPC - Pennsylvania Therapist at Grow Therapy

Kevin McGarvey

Kevin McGarvey

LPC
5 years of experience
Authentic
Direct
Solution oriented
Virtual

Do you struggle with feeling an abrupt surge of fear that seems hard to predict? Maybe it is easy to predict and hard to control. Does the thought of what others might think or say prevent you from making connections with others? Experiencing doubt and uncertainty about the future can be difficult and make it hard to navigate life. Worrying about decisions that need to be made can leave us feeling stuck. Feeling like the effort you make at work, in school, and in relationships is greater than the the outcome achieved? Maybe there has been difficulties with staying organized, problems with forgetfulness, and feeling like there is something holding you back from achieving your goals and full potential. If you feel like there has always been a challenge of fulfilling your full potential, I am here to help! There is good news, I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). I also treat the co-occurring disorders accompanying anxiety such as depression and trauma using evidenced based approaches to create an environment that helps you identify solutions that allow for growth and change. I also specialize in treating ADHD and as a psychotherapist with ADHD, I can help provide unique perspectives and approaches to working through and managing ADHD with and without medication! Taking the step towards getting help can be difficult! It is also the most important step toward feeling relief and being able to thrive in life. Take action and schedule an appointment to begin the journey toward feeling better now!

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

We will have a relaxed discussion about what is contributing to how you are feeling. We will identify what symptoms are present and begin the process of learning about how those symptoms are

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Clients have told me that I give them space to discuss their ideas and what affects them compassionately and without judgement. I offer insight into thinking about issues from a solutions focused perspective. I have an empathetic approach to problem solving to help you identify what needs to be changed, and potential options for making those changes. Perhaps my biggest strength is my desire to meet you where you are so we can develop a plan to reach the goals you set for therapy.

About Kevin McGarvey

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Free consults, virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

This helps to identify the thoughts and beliefs that are triggered when emotions are triggered. This is beneficial toward limiting the tendency of thoughts, beliefs, and interpretations of events to intensify the feelings that have been triggered. From there, working on new methods of thinking and engaging in activities to create necessary changes for long term relief.

Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)

The most evidenced backed method of treatment for working through OCD. This can be done in session virtually, either working through the triggers and responses in session, or setting the plan and processing the successes and difficulties encountered in each session.

Integrative

I combine elements of different treatment methods to create a customized treatment for each client. This includes Existential, DBT, Behavioral, and Solutions focused treatments.

Psychoeducation

Learning about what contributes to what you are experiencing helps to remove the potential mystery and begins to help build awareness of how and what contributes to how you are feeling. This can be a powerful tool for noticing things earlier and taking proper action in the future so that you have more effective tools for managing symptoms.