Kevin Wilbanks, LCPC, LPC
Experienced counseling for lasting life change
- Anxiety and stress support
- Relationships and family guidance
- Trauma and grief care
About Kevin Wilbanks
Kevin Wilbanks is a licensed professional counselor (LCPC, LPC) with 32 years of experience supporting people who want meaningful change in their lives. He works collaboratively, focusing on a steady therapeutic relationship grounded in attentive listening, understanding, honesty, and a non-judgmental stance. He emphasizes that the connection built in therapy can help resolve longstanding interpersonal patterns and reduce barriers to growth, including the powerful experience of finally feeling heard and understood.
Kevin views reaching out for help as both courageous and practical. When personal strengths and tried-and-true strategies are no longer enough to shift a situation, therapy can be a wise way to bring in expert support for the parts of life that feel most complicated. His work is aimed at helping clients develop greater wellbeing and a stronger sense of control by learning new ways to approach old problems.
Clients often seek his support for concerns such as stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, anger, relationship and family challenges, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and difficult life transitions. He helps people calm body and mind to improve decision-making, connect past experiences to present patterns, and make different choices moving forward. His counseling also addresses self-sabotaging beliefs, unhelpful self-talk, and fear-based assumptions by shifting toward more reality-based thinking that can influence emotional experience and everyday functioning. He also coaches practical behavioral skills to help clients respond to life’s demands more effectively.
His education includes a Doctorate in Counseling (D. Min) from Covington Theological Seminary (1998), a Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University (1995), and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Interdisciplinary Studies, Social Sciences from N.W. Christian University (1993). He has also worked as a clinical counselor for fourteen years worldwide in support of the United States Armed Forces mission, and he previously served as CEO of Counseling Associates of West Georgia, Inc. from 2000 to 2008, specializing in rural counseling and mediation for children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples.
Kevin views reaching out for help as both courageous and practical. When personal strengths and tried-and-true strategies are no longer enough to shift a situation, therapy can be a wise way to bring in expert support for the parts of life that feel most complicated. His work is aimed at helping clients develop greater wellbeing and a stronger sense of control by learning new ways to approach old problems.
Clients often seek his support for concerns such as stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, anger, relationship and family challenges, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and difficult life transitions. He helps people calm body and mind to improve decision-making, connect past experiences to present patterns, and make different choices moving forward. His counseling also addresses self-sabotaging beliefs, unhelpful self-talk, and fear-based assumptions by shifting toward more reality-based thinking that can influence emotional experience and everyday functioning. He also coaches practical behavioral skills to help clients respond to life’s demands more effectively.
His education includes a Doctorate in Counseling (D. Min) from Covington Theological Seminary (1998), a Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University (1995), and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Interdisciplinary Studies, Social Sciences from N.W. Christian University (1993). He has also worked as a clinical counselor for fourteen years worldwide in support of the United States Armed Forces mission, and he previously served as CEO of Counseling Associates of West Georgia, Inc. from 2000 to 2008, specializing in rural counseling and mediation for children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kevin Wilbanks have?
Kevin Wilbanks has 32 years of experience providing counseling support.
Is Kevin Wilbanks a licensed therapist?
Yes. Kevin Wilbanks is licensed as an LCPC and an LPC. License details include ID LCPC LCPC-7888 and OR LPC C 8383.
In which languages does Kevin Wilbanks provide therapy?
Kevin Wilbanks provides therapy in English.
Where is Kevin Wilbanks located?
Kevin Wilbanks is located in Oregon.
How can I work with Kevin Wilbanks as my therapist?
You can work with Kevin Wilbanks through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kevin Wilbanks work with international clients?
Yes. Kevin Wilbanks works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kevin Wilbanks cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care
Kevin Wilbanks draws from approaches that help people understand patterns, build steadier relationships, and develop practical skills for day-to-day challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits, then practicing more workable ways of thinking and responding, which can be especially useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns.Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how earlier relationship experiences can shape current expectations, closeness, and trust. This lens can support clients who feel stuck in repeating relationship patterns, fear abandonment, or want healthier connection in family or couple dynamics. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds concrete tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication, which can help when feelings become overwhelming or conflict feels hard to navigate.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kevin collaborates with clients to understand what they want to change, what has or has not helped before, and what fits their goals and preferences, adjusting the focus as therapy progresses.
Online therapy with a licensed professional can make it easier to stay consistent with support. Sessions can happen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexible options that fit different schedules, comfort levels, and locations, including for international clients.