- Mindfulness
- CBT
- Motivational interviewing
About Kenita
Kenita Perry-Bell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois with 15 years of clinical experience. She has worked in health settings and with people affected by substance use. Her practice addresses depression, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, anger, self-esteem, and addictions.
She also offers support around parenting, sleep and eating problems, career strain, and managing life changes. Kenita notes experience with ADHD, bipolar concerns, compassion fatigue, and issues linked to chronic illness and cancer. She welcomes people who have been affected by breast cancer and their family members.
Her style is interactive and client-centered. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and on practical steps to get there. She draws on mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral ideas to help with mood, anxiety, and stress.
Kenita also integrates psychodynamic perspectives to consider patterns that repeat over time. Motivational interviewing is used when people want help with behavior change, such as substance use or building routines. Sessions tend to blend these approaches as useful for each person.
People who contact her can expect a direct, collaborative process with attention to real-life problems. She has worked with caregivers, first responders, and those facing separation or blended family issues. To start, readers should follow the site's matching steps to schedule a first meeting.
How Kenita uses approaches online
Kenita commonly uses client-centered methods and cognitive-behavioral therapy online. Client-centered work focuses on listening and following the person's goals, which helps with decision making and relationship questions. Cognitive-behavioral work looks at thoughts and behaviors and offers exercises to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns.She also draws on mindfulness practices to help with stress and emotional regulation. Mindfulness involves simple awareness exercises and grounding practices that can reduce reactivity and improve sleep or focus.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kenita will discuss goals and preferences and then recommend a mix of methods. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress or needs change.
The biography notes a focus on the chat feature, so confirm which session formats are currently available before booking. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins between in-person appointments, or reduce the need to travel. Ask about format details when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Texas, Indiana, Nevada
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, anger, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as sleep and eating problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and interactive. She uses practical steps and mixes mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic ideas as useful.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working as a therapist and life coach, including in health settings and with people affected by substance use.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure in Illinois and lists IL LCSW and TX LCSW; her practice location is Illinois.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography specifies a focus on the chat feature; confirm current session options before booking to be certain.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.