- Guilt and shame
- Communication skills
- Career transitions
About Kenton
Kenton Curtis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 36 years of experience. He works with people dealing with relationship strain, career transitions, and concerns tied to identity and belonging, including LGBT issues. He also addresses guilt and shame alongside related problems like isolation, forgiveness, and communication breakdowns.
Kenton focuses on helping individuals talk through what’s keeping them stuck. He listens for patterns in how people handle control, impulsivity, and conflict. Sessions often center on practical steps to improve communication and repair relationships, not just on labeling feelings.
He brings experience with family matters and separation, and he supports people navigating career questions and life changes. He names faith as part of some clients’ stories and can integrate a liberal, Christian-informed perspective when it matters to the person in front of him.
Work in his sessions is collaborative and straightforward. Kenton helps people identify what they want to change, try small behavioral experiments, and practice different ways of talking with others. He encourages clear goals and regular check-ins on progress.
Sessions are conducted in English from his New York practice. The structure uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; people should confirm current session options before booking. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule their first session.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Many therapists combine proven techniques to address feelings like guilt and shame. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-world experiments; this helps people see which beliefs hold up and which can be changed. Another often-used method works on communication skills through role plays and structured practice to reduce conflict and improve closeness.Finding the right mix is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together with the client which techniques fit the person’s goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. That collaborative planning can change as progress is made.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, since the biography does not list formats explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins can be done without commuting, and video sessions let people practice conversations while at home. Some people prefer audio when bandwidth is limited or a quieter presence is needed. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday schedules rather than add extra steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
36+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He helps people with relationship issues, LGBT matters, family concerns, career questions, and coaching. Additional focuses include guilt and shame, body image, and isolation.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
Kenton uses a practical, conversational style that looks at how feelings affect behavior. He helps people name patterns, try small changes, and practice different ways of relating to themselves and others.
How much experience does he have?
He has 36 years of practice as a therapist working with a wide range of personal and interpersonal issues.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) registered in New York and works from that location.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what is the cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start working together?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule the first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.