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Kenya Amos

At a glance

Experience
9 years
Based in
Oregon
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

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Kenya Amos, LPC, LMHC

Strength-focused counseling with practical tools

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License and NPI on record

CredentialStateNumber
LPC Oregon C5432
LMHC Washington LH61574166

NPI1720606999

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  • Goal-oriented
  • Active listening
  • Practical skills

About Kenya

Kenya Amos is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Oregon. She brings nine years of counseling experience and focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and life transitions. Kenya emphasizes listening first and working with each person to set realistic goals that fit their life. Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy while staying flexible to each person’s needs. She uses Client-Centered and psychodynamic ideas as appropriate, shaping sessions around what the client wants to work on. Sessions often involve practical tools for managing emotions, skills for better communication, and steps to move through difficult situations. Kenya has experience addressing concerns such as grief, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, along with relationship and family-of-origin issues. She also helps people facing abandonment or adoption-related stress, caregiver burnout, and challenges like codependency or trust issues. Conversations may cover career pressures, self-esteem, anger, and coping with major life changes. People who meet with Kenya can expect a collaborative atmosphere where their perspective guides the work. She frames therapy as goal-oriented but adaptable, so plans change as progress is made. The focus is on small, practical steps clients can use between sessions. To get started, readers should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site’s matching and scheduling process.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

Oregon, Washington

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person and their own goals. The therapist listens closely and follows the client’s pace, helping them clarify what matters and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical coping techniques.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, useful for people who struggle with strong mood changes or relationship difficulties. These approaches are presented in straightforward ways, with skill practice and short exercises that clients can use between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Plans are flexible and change as progress is made, so clients help shape the pace and focus of treatment.

Session formats are not specified in the provided information, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can help fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it easier to keep work or school time free while still getting regular support from a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this therapist help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career stress, and coping with life changes.

What is the therapy style like?

Sessions combine client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused methods to build practical skills and reach goals.

How much experience does the therapist have?

She has nine years of professional counseling experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an LPC and LMHC based in Oregon.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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