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Kevin Wurtz

Experienced LMFT guiding practical change and healing

LMFT California

Experience
22 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages
English

About Kevin

Kevin Wurtz is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist who brings 22 years of clinical experience to work with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, and related concerns.

Background and approach

He also addresses issues such as grief, trauma, self-esteem struggles, parenting and intimacy-related problems, along with a broad range of additional focus areas from communication and codependency to career questions and life purpose.

Kevin combines practical, goal-oriented methods with a respectful, compassionate stance; he adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each person’s circumstances rather than following a one-size-fits-all script. His work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness techniques and motivational approaches to help clients build clearer thinking patterns, strengthen emotional coping, and motivate real change.

He encourages clients to view the first step toward change as an act of courage and offers steady professional support as they pursue a more satisfying, balanced life.

Approaches for Online Change and Growth

Kevin frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. He also integrates Mindfulness Therapy to teach present-moment awareness and emotion regulation techniques that can reduce reactivity and improve focus. Motivational Interviewing is another tool he employs to explore personal values and strengthen motivation for change when facing addictions or behavior shifts.

Finding the right combination of approaches is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works together with each client to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adapting strategies over time as progress and needs evolve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other commitments. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and try interventions in real-life contexts while still working with a licensed professional from California.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Kevin works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, trauma, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, parenting, anger, career concerns, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He practices with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and tailors dialogue and treatment plans to each client's unique needs, blending goal-oriented techniques with an empathetic approach.
How much experience does he have as a therapist?
He has 22 years of professional experience in clinical work across a variety of presenting problems and settings.
What credentials and location does he hold?
Kevin is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with the credential CA LMFT 45098.
Does he offer therapy in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working with him?
He provides several online session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Social anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English