Meet Kevin

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I, like many, am a well-rounded individual who has experiences, exposures and interests that help make up who I am as a person and as a counselor. I am considered legally blind. My family and myself have always been heavily involved with and have put together fundraisers for the Foundation for Fighting Blindness (FFB) and the Choroideremia Research Foundation (CRF). I am also a recovering alcoholic. My journey and experiences with both visual impairment and addiction have brought me to counseling.

I truly believe that anytime one asks for help, it takes strength and courage. Reality of daily stressors or change can sometimes feel overwhelming, but I believe that we all have the power within ourselves to overcome any obstacle. Reality can break you down, make you feel hopeless, helpless. I am here to show you the self-awareness, strength and confidence that we all need sometimes to conquer our fears and see hope for a brighter tomorrow. I have a passion for working with others as I have experienced my own obstacles and limitations but thankfully was shown strength I never knew I had. I provide a safe, non judgmental, strength based approach using a variety of different techniques including person centered, CBT, Solution Focused and Motivational Interviewing. I do believe the client is in charge of their own destiny. I am simply a guiding hand. I have experience working with a variety of different issues ranging from anxiety, depression, life transitioning, addiction and stress. I have worked with adolescents, adults, seniors and individuals with disabilities as I have struggled with a disability of my own.

Teens and Adults

• Alcohol Use
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Behavioral Issues
• Chronic Illness
• Chronic Pain
• Codependency
• Coping Skills
• Couples/Marriage
• Depression
• Developmental Disorders
• Drug Abuse
• Dual Diagnosis
• Gambling
• Geriatric and Seniors
• Grief
• Life Transitions
• Mood Disorders
• Substance Use
• Thinking Disorders
• Addiction
• Self Esteem
• Stress

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Compassion Focused

Eclectic

Emotionally Focused

Gestalt

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Motivational Interviewing

Person-Centered

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Strength-Based

National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) of Huntington Volunteer/Zoom Master

• Host and Coordinate the general bi-weekly meeting on zoom for the mentally ill and their families

Mental Health Counseling Intern

• Built therapeutic relationships through individual and group therapy to help guide clients through addiction, trauma, anxiety and depression, medical conditions, stress, and family/relationship issues using evidenced based interventions 

State University of New York at Plattsburgh

B.A. Public Relations/Advertising, 2009

Long Island University

M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 2023

Television Station Sales Team Leader

• Developed and managed marketing expectations for team and community-wide clients
• Lead diverse team of five and delegated duties to achieve goals and objectives on time

Newspaper Sales Team Member

• Secured clients, established long-term sales relationships and offered marketing advice and suggested strategies

Sprint Retail Communications Consultant

• Became No. 9 Sales Consultant in Northeast District out of 2,000 employees

JP Morgan Chase and Co. Relationship Manager/ Small Business Specialist

• Worked closely with partners (Financial Advisors, Mortgage Bankers and Business Managers) in connecting clients with experts to assist them with specialized financial needs
• Consistently top rated in sales for Bankers in the nation     

• Investment Series 6 and 63 License, 2014
• Life Insurance License, 2014

American Counseling Association (ACA)

New York Mental Health Counseling Association (NYMHCA)

Foundation for Fighting Blindness (FFB)

Choroideremia Research Foundation (CRF)

English