Kevin Burns
Hello, I’m Kevin. Taking the first step toward therapy is a courageous act, and I am honored to support you. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 45 years of experience, I provide a safe, accepting environment to help you navigate life's challenges and live a more authentic, joyful life.
As your therapist, I will work with you to understand the challenges you face and to create a plan to move forward in your life's journey with joy and confidence.
Together, we can identify obstacles, address trauma, and develop meaningful strategies for healing and personal growth. I believe everyone has the capacity for lasting happiness and fulfillment, and I am here to help you find your way there.
First session
In our first session, we will focus on getting to know one another in a comfortable, pressure-free environment. We will discuss your current challenges, explore your goals for therapy, and begin building a collaborative plan to help you move forward with confidence. This is your space to share your story at your own pace, and I will be there to listen and provide guidance.
Strengths
With over four decades of dedicated clinical experience, I offer a warm, grounded, and deeply compassionate space for individuals navigating life’s most profound transitions, challenges, and milestones. Throughout my career in private psychotherapy practice, I have had the privilege of walking alongside people through some of life’s most vulnerable moments. My work is rooted in the belief that healing happens in a relationship built on empathy, authenticity, and unconditional acceptance. Over the past 40 years, my practice has centered heavily on supporting and advocating for marginalized and resilient communities. My core areas of expertise include: LGBTQ+ Community & Coming Out: Providing affirming, knowledgeable support for individuals exploring identity, navigating the coming-out process, and facing unique social or personal challenges. HIV/AIDS Support: Walking alongside individuals and families living with HIV, helping them navigate medical diagnoses, stigma, resilience, and emotional well-being. Loss, Grief, Death, and Dying: Offering a gentle, steady presence for those experiencing acute loss, anticipatory grief, or exploring end-of-life concerns and existential questions. Aging & Life Transitions: Helping older adults and their loved ones navigate the emotional, physical, and relational shifts that come with later life. My therapeutic approach draws from a rich background of listening, learning, and holding space for the human experience. Whether you are seeking support through a specific crisis, navigating a major life transition, or simply looking for a trusted partner in self-exploration, I am here to help you move forward at your own pace. If you would like to schedule a consultation or learn more about my practice, please reach out. Thank you! Be well!
Ideal clients
Motivated, high functioning clients struggling with grief, loss, anxiety, depression, members of the LGBTQ+ community struggling with family issues, coming out, HIV, and intimacy issues.
Treatment methods
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I work with the client to create a supportive environment where individuals feel understood and accepted, allowing them to explore their feelings and thoughts in a non-judgmental setting. I work to hold a safe space for clients using unconditional positive regard, empathy and transparency.
Strength-Based
I work with clients to help them identify and utilize their strengths and resources to help them overcome challenges and achieve their goals. Rather than concentrating on weaknesses or problems, this therapeutic approach encourages individuals to recognize their own capabilities and potential for growth.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- PennsylvaniaLicense CW006539L