About Kevin
Kevin Knack is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and major life changes. He works with adults who are looking for practical ways to feel steadier and more in control. His approach aims to make small changes that add up over time.
Kevin uses straightforward, person-centered care. He listens first and builds on a person’s strengths. Sessions focus on everyday steps a person can try between meetings.
Background and approach
He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. He trained at Winona State University in Winona, Minnesota, and practiced in a personal mental health agency there for three years. He also spent time working in a residential treatment setting helping adults move from crisis care toward independent living.
That practical background shapes how he plans short-term and long-term goals with people. Kevin is licensed as an LPC in Wisconsin and Minnesota. He meets with out-patient clients in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and offers a down-to-earth style that centers on respect and clarity.
People who want elements of faith in therapy can discuss incorporating Christian-based perspectives. In sessions, he mixes active listening with practical skills and goal-setting. He helps people identify personal strengths and build routines that reduce stress and improve mood.
Progress is tracked in simple, measurable steps so people can see what is changing.
How client-centered and CBT tools work online
Kevin blends person-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online sessions. Person-centered work focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping the client notice strengths. This approach helps people who need emotional support and a nonjudgmental space to think through problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks down patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to test new ways of responding; it is useful for anxiety, depression, OCD-related habits, and ADHD strategies.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide whether to prioritize listening and strengths, practical CBT exercises, or a mix of methods and then adjust as progress is made.
Online formats include video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone works well when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat or text can be used for shorter updates, progress notes, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options give flexibility to practice skills between sessions and keep momentum while managing daily routines.
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What this counselor works with
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Also listed
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Self esteem
- Social anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 4 years
- Licensed
- Wisconsin, Minnesota
- Languages
- English