Therapist profile
Charlotte Kennedy, LMSW
Licensed LMSW - Family and Parenting focus
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- CBT and DBT methods
About Charlotte
Charlotte Kennedy is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with seven years of professional experience. She focuses on common struggles adults face at home and work, including stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting strains. Charlotte lists family and parenting among her areas of practice and also addresses grief, addictions, and relationship concerns.
She uses plain, practical methods to help people manage emotions and daily pressure. Sessions often involve learning concrete skills for coping, improving communication, and handling conflict. She emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes and aims to make therapy useful between sessions.
Charlotte draws on several established approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking and change behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at how past relationships affect current patterns.
Her background includes focused work with people affected by trauma, family of origin issues, adoption and foster care concerns, and caregiver stress. She also addresses abandonment, commitment issues, blended family matters, and fatherhood issues among other topics. Techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and client-centered methods are part of her practice toolbox.
People can expect straightforward conversation, skill-building exercises, and practical planning for everyday challenges. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to begin, then schedule a first session through the online options button.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online care
Charlotte uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy as central parts of her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to change outcomes; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns from past relationships and how they affect current reactions, which can help with communication and relationship difficulties.Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then adapt methods to fit those needs. That means trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and shifting focus when something is not working well.
Because the profile does not list specific session formats, confirm options before booking. The practical benefit of online sessions is they can fit into a busy day and reduce travel time. Online work can make short check-ins easier, allow sessions without commuting, and help people use tools like worksheets and in-the-moment skill practice between meetings. For exact session types and scheduling, use the site matching questionnaire to see current online options and then book a first session.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address related to family life?
She works with adults on family problems, blended family issues, fatherhood issues, and parenting stress. The list also includes family of origin and communication problems.
What is her general therapy style like?
She uses practical, skills-focused therapy with clear steps to manage emotions and improve communication. Sessions mix talking with tools you can practice between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker. That experience includes work with trauma, addiction, and caregiver stress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and she is based in Michigan.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the profile. The site matching questionnaire will list available formats.
How are fees handled and what should I expect about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the matching and scheduling steps.
What is the first step to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That sequence starts the process.
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