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Kevin  Knack

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Kevin Knack , LPC

Wisconsin

Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Stress

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Key details

  • CredentialsLPC
  • LicenseLPC, Wisconsin / 7277-125; LPC, Minnesota / 2161
  • NPI1083145361
  • Experience4 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationWisconsin

About

  • CBT techniques
  • Mindfulness practice
  • Strengths focused

About Kevin

Kevin Knack is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with four years of clinical experience in Wisconsin and Minnesota. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and major life changes. Sessions are offered in English and he combines practical tools with straightforward conversation.

Kevin trained at Winona State University in Winona, Minnesota. He worked in a private practice mental health agency and in a residential treatment setting supporting adults returning to independent living after crises. He now meets with out-patient clients in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

In session he uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques. He looks for strengths people already have and builds on them. He also uses mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing to help people notice patterns and make small changes.

Kevin is open to including Christian-based perspectives when it fits a client's preferences. He focuses on practical steps people can use right away, such as noticing triggers, shifting automatic thoughts, and practicing short grounding exercises. That makes his approach suited to someone who wants clear, usable tools for managing anger and stress.

He frames work as a collaborative process. Clients usually talk through recent incidents, identify what keeps problems going, and practice alternative responses. The goal is more control over reactions and less regret after conflicts, not a promise of a quick fix.

How sessions work

How Kevin uses therapy methods online

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's concerns and preferences. The therapist listens, reflects what he hears, and helps clients make choices that fit their life. This approach helps people feel understood and guides practical problem solving.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches clear skills such as spotting unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and practicing different responses. CBT is commonly used for anger, anxiety, and mood difficulties where patterns of thinking keep problems going.

Kevin treats finding the right approach as something to do together. He will work with each person to try methods, see what fits, and adjust plans based on goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps people focus on skills that actually work for their daily life.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or remove the need to travel. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and mindfulness exercises to an online setting so people can practice skills between meetings.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Anger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityObsessions, compulsions, and OCDSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

Wisconsin, Minnesota

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What is his therapy style like?

He uses a client-centered style with practical cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help people notice patterns and try small changes.

How much experience does he have?

Kevin has four years of experience working in outpatient and residential mental health settings in Wisconsin and Minnesota.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Wisconsin and Minnesota and currently works in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Does he work in other languages or accept international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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