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Kelvin Tung

Kelvin Tung, LPC

Therapist in Texas · 5+ years of experience

Warm, practical counseling for stress and anxiety

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  • Approachable counselor
  • Practical strategies
  • Multilingual support

About Kelvin

Kelvin Tung is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Texas with five years of experience in mental health. He has worked in outpatient programs, hospitals, and substance abuse treatment centers. Kelvin aims to make therapy feel relaxed and approachable so people can talk openly about what’s hard for them.

His style focuses on listening first and building trust. Sessions are meant to be nonjudgmental and practical. Kelvin helps clients sort through thoughts and feelings and identify small, doable steps toward change.

He draws on client-centered methods that put the person’s experience at the center of care. He also uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies to address worries and unhelpful patterns. These approaches are used to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and substance use concerns.

Kelvin works with issues such as low self-esteem, anger, career stress, and navigating life changes. He also helps with communication and commitment concerns, guilt and shame, immigration-related challenges, and feelings of isolation. Sessions can focus on short-term goals or longer work based on the person’s needs.

He offers care in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. People who want to begin can use the platform’s matching process to connect and schedule a time to meet and discuss goals.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Commitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English, Mandarin, Cantonese

How Kelvin’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a trusting relationship. In online work this means the therapist focuses on the person’s experience and reflects back what is important to them so they can find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it can help with anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking problems into manageable steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kelvin will discuss goals and preferences and together the client and therapist will choose techniques that fit the person’s needs. That collaborative decision can change over time as goals shift or new challenges arise.

Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, such as reducing travel time, fitting a check-in during a lunch break, or choosing a shorter session when needed. It also allows homework tools and mindfulness practices to be shared between meetings so people can practice skills where they live and work.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kelvin address?

He helps people dealing with stress and anxiety as well as depression, addictions, self-esteem, anger, career stress, and coping with life changes.

What is his general therapeutic style?

The approach is relaxed and client-centered, focusing on listening first and building trust while using practical techniques to address problems.

What experience does he bring to sessions?

He has five years of experience and has worked in outpatient programs, hospitals, and outpatient substance abuse treatment centers.

What are his credentials and location?

He is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.

Which languages can sessions be held in?

Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.

Can people outside the US work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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