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Kevin Farrell, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Kevin is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Kevin. View 16 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in California, Connecticut, and 1 more

Recent reviews

Very much enjoy working with Kevin!

Reviewed September 2024

Kevin is a delight to work with. He is an excellent listener and is highly skilled at his job. Kevin assists me in realizing the things I need to and helps me to think more healthily about what is happening in my life. He makes me feel heard and helps me understand myself better than ever before. It is an honor to have Kevin as my therapist.

Reviewed May 2024

More about Kevin

  • 20 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCSW, LICSW

My name is Kevin Farrell and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California (#22616). I have almost 20 years experience as a Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist. I previously had a successful career in media and in my mid-30s I returned to school to obtain a Masters Degree in Social Work in order to find a more rewarding career path for myself. As a Psychotherapist, I have worked with a wide variety of adults and I use a range of therapeutic tools. I view therapy as a partnership and for me the most important aspect of therapy is the therapeutic alliance, which refers to the quality and strength of the collaborative relationship between client and therapist. This is strongest when there is agreement on goals and objectives. I work closely with each client to establish goals and achieve a strong alliance built on mutual trust.

I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy with reliance on core theoretical concepts from Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Existential Therapy, among others. I tend to emphasize solution-focused strategies that assist a client in understanding themselves, improving their problem-solving/coping techniques, and building resiliency for future challenges. I seek ongoing feedback and collaboration with clients to evaluate and improve a client's experience in therapy.

I have been told that my non-judgmental style engages people and they find me respectful, sincere, and easy to relate to. My primary goal with clients is to successfully address a client's challenges in order to improve overall quality of life.

Specialties

Addictions LGBT Self esteem Coping with life changes Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression ADHD Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture Commitment issues Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame HIV / AIDS Hospice and end-of-life counseling Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Mood disorders Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy

Licenses

Kevin Farrell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598035834.

  • LCSW · California · 22616 · Expires May 2026
  • LCSW · Connecticut · 13583 · Expires May 2025
  • LICSW · Rhode Island · ISW03999 · Expires May 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Kevin Farrell

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

16 reviews

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Very much enjoy working with Kevin!

Reviewed September 2024

Kevin is a delight to work with. He is an excellent listener and is highly skilled at his job. Kevin assists me in realizing the things I need to and helps me to think more healthily about what is happening in my life. He makes me feel heard and helps me understand myself better than ever before. It is an honor to have Kevin as my therapist.

Reviewed May 2024

Amazing therapist. Lucky to have him as my clinician

Reviewed March 2024

Kevin is the kind of guy who should have a famous book. He carries the earnestness, depth, and wisdom of someone who has seen the worst, along with the sweetness, humor, and strength of someone who's decided not only to forge ahead but to make it count. He's sensitive, passionate about his work, and effortlessly cool. More than once he's changed my life with a turn of phrase. The 35+ sessions I've been lucky enough to have with Kevin have become foundational to the rest of my life. He helped me not only through a crisis, but also to get to the core forces of my identity, and to bring a better self to the people around me.

Reviewed January 2024

At the time of writing this review Kevin has been my therapist for 16 months, nearly a year and a half. Better-help was my first experience with therapy. I am very grateful for Kevin's insight and guidance. He is a fantastic listener and offers perspective in the most respectful ways. Not only do I enjoy casual chats with Kevin but I hold his professional expertise in the highest regard. He always makes a point keep me on track with my therapy goals, and feels more like a close friend offering everyday tools for the challenges of life. He is never late to appointment times and always responds promptly to messages. I'm thankful to have found a therapist like Kevin.

Reviewed January 2023

I have been working with Kevin for the past year. In that time we have been able to tap into some core infrastructural familial issues I face. Having begun these sessions outside of a crisis time, Kevin an I are able to explore, with minimal anxiety and judgment, the many aspects of my emotional history and ways I relate to individuals in my life from a more objective manner. Kevin has provided a powerful third party outlook, kind understanding and has a keen perception that prompts thoughtful questions to further our work together. I highly recommend Kevin as a therapist for folks looking to tackle overarching themes in their lives or facing nuanced crisis. He is especially understanding and can relate deeply to those who identify as or are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Reviewed December 2022

I have only been seeing Kevin for a short time at this point in my therapy journey with betterhelp, but I can say that he is a great therapist. He is empathetic, kind, and has been a good sounding board for the issues I am wanting to work on. He listens without judgement and offers insights that are helpful in my processing and coping mechanisms. I highly recommend Kevin Farrell as a therapist to anyone, but especially older gay men like myself.

Reviewed July 2022

Kevin has without a doubt completely restored my faith in therapy (and possibly humanity) and has already transformed my life for the better, his professionalism and expertise is second to none, he frequently challenges my thinking and thought process and regularly provides me with a safe space to delve into the more deeper recesses of my mind to discuss difficult topics/experiences and I feel consistently seen & heard. Often I find myself leaving each session a little more happier, healthier and above all a more realised and understood version of myself with a bit more mental fortitude.

Reviewed June 2022

Im very pleased with my experience with Kevin

Reviewed June 2022

Working with Kevin has been a great pleasure. He is attentive, open-minded, and has offered me a great deal of encouragement and problem-solving techniques to help me deal with the problems I was facing. With his help I was able to tackle a difficult situation I was facing, and the outcome helped me reduce a lot of stress and anxiety.

Reviewed April 2022

Kevin is a thoughtful, considerate and supportive therapist, and I always look forward to our sessions. Cannot recommend him highly enough.

Reviewed March 2022

Kevin is, to put it simply, the most empathetic therapist I've ever encountered. Not only is he very professional but also VERY human. That, combined with his vast experience, makes you feel safe from the moment you meet him. Thank you, Kevin, I can't recommend you enough. I reach out to him due to a health condition that left me homebound. His vast experience with

Reviewed February 2022

Kevin is a caring and supportive person, with great integrity, who offers perspective and insight. He helps me to understand things in new ways and verbalise feelings so I can handle them better. He is very human, which I can't say about other therapists I have had, and this means I feel safe and able to raise more complex/difficult thoughts and experiences. He offers challenge and also offers a lot of joy, which for me, is really important. Can't recommend him enough.

Reviewed January 2022

Kevin is a down to earth, very easy to talk to, friendly, understanding, and compassionate therapist. He follows up and is really invested in my health. I'm so glad to have found him

Reviewed December 2021

Kevin is a great listener and very empathic. He is intuitive, encouraging, and provides a comfortable space for discussing hard topics. He has helped me accept my current circumstances while making positive changes.

Reviewed September 2021

Kevin seems fairly supportive and understanding. He is patient with me and allows me to verbalize my concerns before responding with advice or support

Reviewed September 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kevin Farrell offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Kevin Farrell works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Kevin Farrell speak?

Kevin Farrell speaks English.

How many years of experience does Kevin Farrell have?

Kevin Farrell has 20 years of experience.

Where is Kevin Farrell licensed to practice?

Kevin Farrell is licensed to practice in California, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.

Does Kevin Farrell accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Kevin Farrell does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Kevin Farrell offer?

Kevin Farrell offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.

How can I communicate with Kevin Farrell?

Kevin Farrell can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Kevin Farrell?

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