About Me
The first step in changing the quality of your life is by looking for the right resources. You've come to the right place. As you personally know, recognizing there's a challenge in your life is a huge step in making the decision to improve your concerns. Finding the right person to assist you in making and meeting your goals is essential to success. Who you decide to trust with your personal struggles is a key factor in improving your life satisfaction. Every client regardless of circumstance, jumps into the unknown once they decide the life they have at this very moment must change. Just defining goals, stressors and factors for life satisfaction is easier to handle with a knowledgeable Therapist who has experience in the field.
I received my Ph.D. when I was 28 years old. It suits my personality and desire to be of assistance to others as they go through the various stages and challenges of life. I have been in practice for 37 years. In my early career I worked with families, couples, individuals and groups. I focused on a variety of issues ranging from life adjustment to abuse/addiction/trauma. I spent several years working with the Superior Court Judges in determining the best course of action for individuals that repeatedly found themselves in court. I've worked on visitation, custody issues and parental rights.
As a perpetual learner I continued my training after my Ph.D. and I became an Addictions Expert. Any addiction whether it's a substance or a behavior has many aspects thus I dealt with clients with depression, stress, loss, self worth, and mental illness.
In addition my practice , I've always taught at the University level. I am a Tenured, Full Professor. I have taught Undergraduates, Graduate students, and Therapists. One thing I discovered over the years is that it is so much easier and less painful to learn new behaviors, change thoughts and adjust core beliefs than it is to step in when there is already a crisis.
Everything comes down to you and what your needs are at the time of contact. I have a high regard for individual's strengths and life experience. Let me be clear, you are the Expert of you and I am the Expert to assist you meets your needs. I very much look forward to working with you.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
Addictions , LGBT , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Jungian Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
Services Offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
LSCSW #34003257 (Expires: 2024-04-01)
LMFT #35000088A (Expires: 2024-04-01)
Reviews
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I have been a patient of Dr Kennedy for a year and still going strong. She is so knowledgeable about many different concerns and gives advice and tools to help deal with them. She is a friendly, bubbly, professional who makes me feel at ease during each session, no matter what I bring up. She has no judgement in anything I have spoken to her about, rather she gives sound guidance on how to manage thoughts and feelings. I have come on leaps and bounds with my mental health since speaking with Dr Kennedy and would highly recommend her as a therapist.
Dr. Kennedy is very helpful and is there to listen. She not only listens but also creates a thought provoking environment that allows you to see things through a different light and actively makes changes towards a better self
Dr. Kennedy is easily the best therapist I have ever worked with. She is attentive and caring, yet still holds me accountable when needed. I can honestly say my mental health is the best it has ever been due to her expertise.
I have been working with Dr. Kennedy for 8 months now. My life has improved a lot since then not in small part due to her help. I experienced care, professionalism, competence and reliability from her hroughout my time spent in therapy.
Dr. Kennedy helped me a lot with my difficulty journey. She's very professional and she's a good listener. Working with her have made my life much easier. I gained more confidence and became more aware that I am in charge of my life.
She is very calm and very helpful to give me her advices and worksheet when I was very moody or getting depressed
My time with Dr Kennedy was brief but I gained valuable understanding of my current state of mind and how best to deal with my mental health in a global crisis. I found her approach warm, welcoming, which allowed me to open up easily. I would highly recommend to any considering online therapy as it did help me.