Somatic-Therapists

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Kevin Herbert, LPC

Practical therapy rooted in body awareness

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About Kevin

Kevin Herbert is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 18 years of experience in Missouri. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and major life changes. He also offers coaching for those wanting clearer direction and better daily coping.

Kevin takes a practical, down-to-earth approach. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what can be changed. He listens for patterns in thinking, body sensations, and behaviour to help people feel more connected to their choices.

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Background and approach

He uses somatic work to bring attention to how the body stores stress and to build simpler grounding skills. Hypnotherapy is offered as a way to access focused attention and support new ways of thinking. Mindfulness practices are used to reduce reactivity and strengthen calm in everyday moments.

Over 18 years Kevin has supported people dealing with caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, divorce and separation, grief, and the strain of blended family situations. He also helps those coping with abandonment, attachment wounds, or life transitions like aging and fatherhood concerns. Sessions are delivered in English and he works with international clients via online formats.

He holds a Missouri LPC license, number MO LPC 2011024362. Kevin aims for clear, practical steps so people can try something different between appointments and notice small changes.

Online approaches that include body awareness and focused attention

Somatic Therapy helps people notice how stress appears in the body and learn simple practices to reduce tension and regain calm. It is often used when emotions feel stuck or when physical sensations accompany anxiety and grief.

Hypnotherapy works with focused attention and suggestion to support changes in habits, reduce reactivity, and strengthen new ways of coping. It can be helpful for issues like chronic stress, sleep disruption, and low confidence.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches short, repeatable exercises to slow down automatic reactions and increase clarity. These practices can reduce overwhelm and improve moment-to-moment coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review a client’s goals, preferences, and daily life to choose methods that fit. Treatment plans are adjusted over time based on what is helpful and what a person most wants to change.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range makes it easier to schedule around work, caregiving, or travel and lets people use approaches like somatic noticing or short mindfulness exercises between appointments.
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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiving stress, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, and relationship separations.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is practical and down-to-earth. He combines body-focused work, focused attention methods, and mindfulness to build useful skills for day-to-day life.
How much experience does he have?
He has 18 years of clinical experience supporting people through a range of life challenges and transitions.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri with license number MO LPC 2011024362.
What languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the client's preference.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.