Louise Kenny, LCSW

Louise Kenny, LCSW, has practiced social work for 25 years and brings a steady, listening presence to therapy. She joins people at meaningful moments in life and helps them find clearer directions. Her work often centers on grief, addiction, and LGBT concerns, and she pays close attention to shame, guilt, and fear when they get in the way of daily living.

Louise sees each person as an unfolding story. She spends time hearing what matters now, clarifying what a person hopes for, and working together to choose practical next steps. Sessions can focus on coping with life changes, rebuilding self-esteem, or addressing compassion fatigue for caregivers.

Her approach draws from client-centered and existential ideas that prioritize the person’s experience and choices. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies when concrete tools or short-term goals are helpful. Jungian perspectives inform work with personal meaning and life narrative.

People often come for help with relationship strain, addiction and recovery concerns, or the long arcs of grief and loss. Louise also supports those facing aging, cancer, hospice, and caregiver stress, offering ways to manage emotions and daily tasks. She balances emotional support with practical steps so people can move forward.

Sessions are delivered from a place of respect and collaboration. To begin, Louise asks about current needs and preferences and then tailors the work - sometimes leaning into deeper reflection, sometimes concentrating on problem-solving. The focus is on what will help a person live with more clarity and purpose.

How Louise's Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding your experience. The therapist reflects what she hears, helps you name concerns, and supports your choices so you can decide on next steps. This approach is useful when someone feels unheard or unsure what they want.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior. It provides practical exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful habits and ease symptoms like anxiety or anger. CBT is often chosen when people want clear tools they can use between sessions.

Existential therapy pays attention to meaning, values, and life purpose. It helps when big life questions or transitions feel overwhelming and someone wants space to reflect on what matters most.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Louise will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. That might mean combining listening-based work with structured CBT tools or brief solution-focused steps depending on the issue.

Confirm available session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick update is needed. It also lets people choose ways of connecting that match their energy level, such as a conversation-focused meeting or a session that uses worksheets and exercises.