VaKendall Long

(LCSW)

About Me

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in the social work field. I have over 6 years of experience providing counseling and mental health services. I have extensive knowledge working with individuals who have experienced some type of trauma or mental health crisis; specifically, individuals who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, and anger issues. I enjoy working with a diverse clientele; I enjoy helping people in general navigate through life challenges.

My theoretical orientation in therapy is Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Solution Focused Therapy. My counseling style is very laid back; I launch from a strength perspective; always exploring the strengths of the individual.

I believe in work life balance. Some of my self-care activities include tennis, exercise, travel, prayer, music, and spending time with family & friends.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Anger management
  • Self esteem
  • Depression

I also have experience in LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Coping with life changes, ADHD

Years of Experience: 6

Services Offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

LCSW #6501 (Expires: 2021-10-01)

LCSW #C9310 (Expires: 2020-04-30)

LCSW #15822 (Expires: 2020-08-31)

Reviews

Written by A.N. on Feb 05, 2020 after counseling with VaKendall for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes

VaKendall is relatable and listens first. He offers up real world advice that helps you see faults in logic and situations. He is flexible when making your schedule and checks on you if you miss a session or knows you’re having a tough time (from your previous sessions)

Written by C.A. on Jan 06, 2020 after counseling with VaKendall for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts

VaKendall has been fantastic. He is personable and easy to talk to, and he listens intently to what I’m saying. He has a knack for asking great questions that make me think. He always responds to me promptly, and he checks in with me between sessions. I would highly recommend VaKendall!

Written by M.A. on Nov 19, 2019 after counseling with VaKendall for 3 weeks on issues concerning anger management, and adhd

VaKendall Long is a great listener, has helpful advices, successful at finding a root of problems. Even the fact that English is not my native language and that we have completely different time zones was not a problem for him. I feel like I took an important step in life by talking several times with him. Such a great counselor!

Written by S.E. on Aug 19, 2019 after counseling with VaKendall for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues

VaKendall has been great.

Written by B.R. on Jul 08, 2019 after counseling with VaKendall for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes

VaKendall has been awesome to work with! I was super nervous to start this process but he really helped me work through that so that we could have successful and effective sessions. He’s offered a variety of tools to use to combat anxiety and made me think of anxiety in a way that I hadn’t before. He’s an awesome counselor!

Written by S.T. on Jul 06, 2019 after counseling with VaKendall for 4 days on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and self esteem

He was very patient and helpful the skills he gave was amazing and they worked... He is really a blessing.

Written by B.R. on Jul 02, 2019 after counseling with VaKendall for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, self esteem, and adhd

VaKendall is very patient as I sort through my thoughts answering his questions. He is very skilled in reframing thoughts and situations as well as questioning you in a way to help you think more deeply about a situation. A counseling session with him is like talking with a friend who won't judge you or tell any of your secrets. I highly recommend him.

Written by G.R. on Jun 15, 2019 after counseling with VaKendall for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and anger management

VaKendall is patient and truly listens to what you have to say before giving advice and insight.

Written by B.A. on May 31, 2019 after counseling with VaKendall for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and coaching

Great counselor!

Written by G.A. on Apr 30, 2019 after counseling with VaKendall for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

VaKendall Long is a great counselor. He is very intuitive and helps you to see things that you may not see yourself. He always shows up on time for the phone sessions and responds to my messages.