Psychiatry & Psychotherapy
Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Eating Disorders
San Pedro and Long Beach California

Psychiatry & Psychotherapy
Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Eating Disorders San Pedro and Long Beach California

Kevin Mack, PysD

Psychologist-Telehealth - Adults & Couples


A thoughtful collaborative approach to therapy

My Approach to Therapy

With 35 years of experience, I offer therapy grounded in compassion, clinical depth, and deep respect for your personal values. When meaningful to you, I welcome faith and spirituality as part of the healing process.

Starting therapy can feel vulnerable. My intention is to create a space where you feel comfortable, supported, and truly understood from the very beginning.

In our first session, I gently take time to understand your story—what you’ve been through, where you are now, and what you’re hoping might change. My goal is for you to leave that first meeting with a clearer sense of direction and a feeling that you’re not alone in the process.

I see therapy as a partnership. I will listen carefully before offering suggestions or perspective, allowing space for your story to fully unfold.

I strive to be warm, present, and nonjudgmental, while also being honest and direct in a way that feels supportive. Together, we will move at a pace that feels right for you—especially when working through more difficult or painful experiences.

Psychiatric Conditions I treat:

Psychiatric Conditions

  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Panic Disorder
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Adult
  • Adolescent
  • Couples
  • Life transitions
  • Career Counseling
  • Grief
  • Addiction

Specialties Experience:

I have worked with trauma for many years, and this has been a deeply meaningful part of my professional journey. During my time with the Veterans Administration, I supported veterans and their families through the lasting impacts of trauma with care and respect.

I have also worked within the Native American community, where I developed a deeper understanding of historical and intergenerational trauma. These experiences have shaped my appreciation for resilience and the importance of honoring each person’s story and cultural background.

AREAS OF SPECIALTY:

PTSD & Trauma

Depression

Anxiety

Substance Use

I approach these challenges with both clinical expertise and genuine compassion. In trauma work especially, I emphasize preparation, pacing, and grounding to ensure the process feels safe and manageable.

FAITH & MEANING:

Integrating What Matters to You. Faith has been an important part of my own journey. If it is meaningful to you, I am comfortable incorporating faith and spirituality into our work together in a way that feels supportive, respectful, and aligned with your values.

Professional Experience:

I have spent over 35 years in the field of mental health, with a career that has included more than a decade in private practice, 15 years working with veterans and their families through the Veterans Administration, and 10 years with the Indian Health Service.

These experiences have given me the privilege of working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and have deepened my understanding of trauma, resilience, and the many ways people heal.

My clinical training includes a range of evidence-based and depth-oriented approaches, allowing me to tailor therapy to each person’s unique needs. I am trained in:

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD

Prolonged Exposure Therapy

Problem Solving Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Seeking Safety

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Licenses & Professionals Affiliations:

Licensed as a Psychologist in California and Washington
Member of the American Psychological Association; California Psychological Association

“Above all, I want you to feel that you have a place where you can be fully yourself. Therapy can be a powerful space for healing, clarity, and meaningful change—and I would be honored to walk alongside you in that process.”

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