- CBT skills
- DBT strategies
- Goal focused work
About Kennedy
Kennedy Fowle is a licensed clinical social worker in Oregon and Washington with 3 years of professional experience. She works with adults carrying stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD-related concentration issues, and compassion fatigue. Kennedy also lists help for guilt and shame among her focus areas.
Her sessions are straightforward and conversational. She listens to what matters to the client and helps name the patterns that keep them stuck. Kennedy uses practical tools from approaches like CBT and DBT to teach skills for managing overwhelming thoughts and emotions.
She often pairs skill work with short-term focused conversations that identify small, concrete changes. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy appear in her practice to support goal-setting and to build momentum when motivation is low. That combination aims to make tools feel usable in daily life.
Kennedy’s background includes work with youth and young adults, but her listed concerns cover a wider range of mood, attention, and relationship-related issues. She helps people talk through experiences of abandonment, attachment wounds, body image struggles, and the lasting weight of guilt or shame.
Sessions tend to emphasize clear next steps rather than abstract theory. Kennedy encourages small experiments outside sessions to test new ways of responding. This practical approach is meant to help people notice real differences in day-to-day functioning.
Approaches used online and what they do
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral experiments that can reduce worry or low mood.DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These skills can help when strong feelings, impulsivity, or relationship conflicts make daily life harder.
Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, and then try methods that match current needs. That collaboration helps shape whether sessions emphasize skill practice, short-term problem solving, or motivation-focused conversation.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or limited travel by removing commute time. They also allow for shorter check-ins when life is busy, or longer focused sessions when more time is helpful. Licensed professionals can adapt pacing and homework to what actually fits a client's daily routine.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Washington, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self-esteem, depression, ADHD concentration, compassion fatigue, and related concerns such as guilt and shame.
How does she approach guilt and shame in sessions?
She uses practical skill-building and focused conversations to name painful patterns and try small changes that reduce their hold over daily life.
What is her professional background?
She has 3 years of professional experience and has worked primarily with youth and young adults while addressing broader mood and attention concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Washington and Oregon.
Can I work with her if I live in another country?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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