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Linda Kenny

Therapist · Massachusetts

Linda Kenny

LICSW

LICSW - Stress and Relationships

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Experience
34 years
Based in
Massachusetts
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Stress management
  • Relationship issues
  • Life changes

About Linda

Linda Kenny is an LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Massachusetts with 34 years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Linda also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, blended family dynamics, and caregiving stress.

Her way of working treats the client as the expert on their own life. She listens for strengths and past coping that can be built on. Sessions are practical and focused on what is happening now and what can change next.

Linda helps people name the patterns that keep them stuck. She talks through relationship and communication problems and the fears that underlie them. She also supports people facing health challenges, chronic pain, aging concerns, and the stress of caregiving.

For someone unsure what comes next, she concentrates on short, clear steps. Conversations cover decision points, commitment worries, and changing roles after separation or loss. The approach aims to make daily life more manageable while exploring longer-term goals, including life purpose when that is a concern for the client.

Clients can expect a steady, experienced clinician who emphasizes working together to find practical next steps. To begin, prospective clients can use the site process to match and schedule an initial session.

License and NPI on record

LICSW
Massachusetts · LICSW110225

As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

34+ years

Credentials

Massachusetts

Languages

English

How her therapeutic methods translate to online work

Linda describes her practice as using evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on strengths and practical change. One common approach emphasizes identifying current patterns and testing small behavioral steps to change them; this helps with anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck in daily routines. Another approach focuses on relationship and communication skills, teaching ways to express needs and set boundaries that can reduce repeated conflict and improve connections.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Linda will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions begin with what matters most now and adapt as progress and priorities change.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, save travel time, and allow quick check-ins when plans are tight. Phone or shorter sessions may suit someone needing a brief check-in, while video sessions allow a fuller conversation when more time is available. Discuss format preferences when scheduling to find an arrangement that fits everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

Which concerns does she focus on?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment issues, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and separation.

How does she approach feeling stuck?

She treats the client as the expert on their story and looks for existing strengths to build on. Work is practical and concentrates on short, clear steps to test in daily life.

What is her background and experience?

She has 34 years of professional work experience helping people with a wide range of emotional and life challenges. That experience informs pragmatic, direct conversations about next steps.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds an MA and is an LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Massachusetts.

Does she work in other languages or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options on the booking page before scheduling.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform pricing details for the current rates for your area.

How do I start working with her?

Select the "See online therapy options" button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.

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