Kyle Kennedy

I work with people who may look like they are holding things together on the outside while privately feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or exhausted. Trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, recovery, chronic illness, and major life changes can affect how you see yourself, your relationships, and the future. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we can understand what is keeping you stuck and identify practical ways to move forward.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Certified Grief Professional. I have a particular interest in trauma and PTSD, substance use and recovery, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and life transitions. As a veteran, I also have a meaningful connection to working with veterans, military families, healthcare professionals, caregivers, men, and others who are often accustomed to being the person everyone else relies on.

You do not need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. Sometimes the first step is simply having a place to talk openly, understand what has been happening, and begin identifying what you would like to be different.

My approach is collaborative, practical, and individualized. I draw from CBT, ACT, DBT-informed skills, person-centered, strengths-based, and solution-focused approaches based on your needs and goals. Together, we may identify triggers, challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, strengthen coping and emotional-regulation skills, improve communication and boundaries, and develop healthier ways of responding to difficult thoughts, emotions, and situations.

You can expect therapy with me to be conversational, supportive, and goal-oriented. I will listen without judgment while also helping you notice patterns, assumptions, behaviors, and reactions that may be keeping you stuck. We will work together to clarify your goals and develop realistic steps toward change. My hope is that you leave sessions with greater self-understanding, practical coping skills, stronger communication, and more confidence responding to difficult emotions in ways that fit the life you want to build.