Kevin Swanson, LCSW

(He/Him)

Therapy for adults and couples seeking clarity, healing, and alignment with their values.

I work with adults and couples navigating trauma, anxiety, mood concerns, grief, and relationship challenges. I welcome people in monogamous, non-monogamous, and nontraditional relationship & family structures. Many of the people I work with feel overwhelmed by their emotions, unsure how their past is shaping their present, or questioning whether their choices reflect their own values or the expectations of others.

Specialties:

  • Trauma and trauma-related responses
  • Anxiety, panic, and intrusive/obsessive thoughts
  • Working towards acceptance
  • Challenging societal narratives and finding personal meaning
  • Relationship challenges (monogamous, non-monogamous & nontraditional)

What to Expect

Sessions are collaborative and intentionally paced. We’ll check in about what’s been going on, explore emotional and/or relationship dynamics connected to your concerns, and identify tools or insights that support aligned growth. I integrate reflection, practical skills, and humor to keep sessions feeling relational and meaningful.

In the first session, we’ll focus on getting to know you. I’ll ask for your pronouns and other questions to better understand who you are, what you seek in therapy, and begin to build trust & clarity around how we can work together. When requested, I can offer practices such as values-based reflections, mindfulness exercises, or tools drawn from skills-based modalities to integrate between sessions.

We Might Be a Fit If You Feel…

  • “My emotions feel intense or confusing, and I don’t know how to respond to them.”
  • “My past experiences are still affecting me, and I want to move forward.”
  • “I’m trying to understand what I actually want, separate from societal or relational pressure.”

A Little About Me

I became a therapist because I value relationships, curiosity, and working in alignment with my anti-oppressive values. My path here wasn’t linear – I studied environmental engineering at the University of Illinois, spent years as a Chicago-based pedicab driver and teaching artist, traveled widely, and ultimately found this work to be closest to my heart. Outside of therapy, I love coffee, biking around the city, spending time with my dog, gaming, caring for my plants, and making music.

I may not be the best fit for clients seeking a rigid, manualized approach or those who endorse traditional gender norms.

If you’re ready to explore your emotions, relationships, and values in a space that’s supportive, honest, and empowering, I’d be glad to work alongside you.

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