Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Kenita Perry-Bell, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationship Concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149015679
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 111880
- Licensed in Indiana
- LCSW, licence 34010904A
- Licensed in Nevada
- LCSW, licence 11375-C
- NPI
- 1780921494
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Kenita 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 strategies
- Mindfulness practice
- Client-centered focus
About Kenita
Kenita Perry-Bell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 15 years of clinical and coaching experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, addictions, and parenting strains. Kenita also supports clients dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, and issues related to attachment and abandonment.
She brings a practical, interactive style to sessions. Conversations are straightforward and focused on what matters day to day. Sessions may include skill-building for mood and sleep, strategies for handling anger or substance use, and support through major life changes.
Kenita draws from several therapeutic approaches to fit a person’s goals. She uses client-centered techniques to listen and prioritize the client’s concerns. Cognitive behavioral strategies help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Mindfulness practices are offered to reduce distress and improve attention.
Her background includes years in health-related settings and work with people affected by substance abuse. She is a breast cancer survivor and indicates experience supporting women and family members through cancer-related challenges. That lived experience informs her understanding of illness and caregiving pressures.
Kenita describes her work as collaborative and adaptive. She and a client set practical goals and try tools that suit the client’s routine. People who value direct conversation and step-by-step problem solving often find this approach useful.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions
Kenita commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques when helping people online. Client-centered work means the therapist listens closely and follows the client’s priorities, helping them set goals and decide what to try next. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing alternative skills to improve mood and functioning.She also draws on mindfulness practices to help with stress and attention. Mindfulness involves simple breathing and awareness exercises to reduce reactivity and increase moment-to-moment focus. These methods can be applied to anxiety, sleep problems, and coping with chronic illness or caregiving demands.
Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist will review a person’s goals, daily routine, and preferences, then suggest strategies to try. Adjustments are made as work progresses so sessions remain practical and relevant.
The biography does not list specific online session types here, so confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit meetings into work breaks, avoid travel time, or choose shorter check-ins on busier days. Discuss scheduling and format details when arranging the first appointment.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Texas, Indiana, Nevada
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting, and related concerns such as chronic illness and caregiver stress.
How does she typically work with clients?
Her style is interactive and practical. Conversations focus on skills, coping strategies, and concrete steps to manage daily challenges.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience as a therapist and life coach, including work in health-related settings and with substance use concerns.
Is she a licensed clinician and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and is licensed in Illinois.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats here; please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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