Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Dr. Dorrance Kennedy, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Stress
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C004854
- NPI
- 1619266764
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
These details come from information Dorrance supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT methods
- Gottman approach
- Motivational interviewing
About Dorrance
Dr. Dorrance Kennedy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina with 10 years of counseling experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strains, and life changes. He also helps people facing career questions, compassion fatigue, ADHD-related challenges, and issues tied to family of origin and fatherhood.
Sessions are conversational and active. He uses techniques that help people change unhelpful thoughts, build coping skills, and make clearer decisions about relationships and work. He draws on practical tools rather than long lectures. Meetings focus on small, manageable steps people can use right away.
Dr. Kennedy combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas with Solution-Focused work to set goals and track progress. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change, and the Gottman Method for relationship work when that fits the need. His style is interactive and direct, aimed at getting unstuck and improving day-to-day function.
Clients can expect focused conversations about patterns that cause repeated problems, skills to regulate emotion, and concrete strategies for handling conflict and parenting stress. He pays attention to the impact of past family relationships and to midlife or career transitions. The intent is practical problem-solving aligned with each person's values and priorities.
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Online approaches and how they fit everyday life
Dr. Kennedy commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Gottman Method in his work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression and to improve daily routines. The Gottman Method provides structured tools for handling conflict, improving communication, and rebuilding trust in close relationships.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. He will discuss your goals and try methods that suit your priorities, adjusting techniques based on what works and what feels useful. This process is a back-and-forth about goals, techniques, and measurable steps toward change.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins during work breaks, and remove the need to travel to an office. Discuss with him which session length and format will fit your routine and needs.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Dr. Kennedy help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, career concerns, ADHD, and related family problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is engaging and interactive, focused on practical skills, problem solving, and goal setting rather than long theoretical discussion.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 10 years of counseling experience working with a range of adult concerns and life transitions.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina.
In which language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers