Justin Kennard
Clinical Social Worker/Therapist - Clinical LMSW
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and enjoy providing psychotherapy to adults, couples, and teenagers. I provide a welcoming, safe and non-judgmental space. In this space, I work collaboratively with clients on the goals they wish to work on. In my experience a meaningful relationship between myself and clients has been key to progress of the therapy.Often people who come to see me are dealing with something that is challenging for them, and emotionally painful. Some clients will report experiences of being overwhelmed, stuck, confused, or hopeless about a difficult situation in their lives. My role as therapist is to guide and support clients through the challenges they face. I help them access their own wisdom, strengths, and resiliency so they can learn, grow, and achieve their goals. Most importantly, I help my clients understand, connect, and have compassion toward themselves as they heal from past and current emotional pain. Therapeutic support may also take the form of working on their relationships with others, as well as finding solutions to more practical life problems.I work with people who seek support for a variety of reasons and come from many different backgrounds. I have experience working with, and welcome, people of different sexual orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds including people of color, Latinos, Arab-Americans, and Asian-Americans.I know that finding a therapist can be a daunting task and courageous act. I believe it’s important to find a therapist who is a good fit. I’d be happy to speak with you and answer any questions you may have about my practice.
Skills and Expertise
Abuse / Survivors of Abuse
Addiction
Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
Adjustment to College
Adult
Alcohol Use
Anxiety
Attachment Issues
Behavioral Issues
Body Image
Breakups
college age
Depression
Drug Use
Emptiness
Fear
grief
Identity Issues
Inadequacy
LGBTQ
Loss
Multicultural Concerns
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
Treatment Orientation
Harm Reduction
IFS
Motivational Interviewing
Person Centered Therapy
Psychotherapy
Self-Compassion
Modality