- Evidence-based approaches
- Collaborative style
- Focused on life challenges
About Kenya
Dr. Kenya King is a Florida psychologist with 15 years of clinical experience. She holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and runs a practice focused on thoughtful, ethical care. Her work centers on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and related concerns.
She has practiced in many settings, including community mental health, residential programs, private practice, and the Veterans Affairs system. That variety means she has worked with people from many backgrounds and life situations. She has treated a wide age range, from young children to older adults, and has provided both individual and group therapy.
Her approach draws on practical, research-based methods. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas when those fit a person’s needs.
Dr. King has training in trauma-focused treatments and in comprehensive psychological assessment for children and adults. She cites work with experts in childhood anxiety and trauma as part of her background. This experience informs care for concerns like PTSD, grief, anger, and behavioral difficulties.
In sessions she aims to build a collaborative relationship. She focuses on each person’s strengths, culture, and goals, and mixes different approaches to match what the person needs. The result is a practical, respectful space to talk through problems and work toward clearer coping and decision making.
She has practiced in many settings, including community mental health, residential programs, private practice, and the Veterans Affairs system. That variety means she has worked with people from many backgrounds and life situations. She has treated a wide age range, from young children to older adults, and has provided both individual and group therapy.
Her approach draws on practical, research-based methods. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas when those fit a person’s needs.
Dr. King has training in trauma-focused treatments and in comprehensive psychological assessment for children and adults. She cites work with experts in childhood anxiety and trauma as part of her background. This experience informs care for concerns like PTSD, grief, anger, and behavioral difficulties.
In sessions she aims to build a collaborative relationship. She focuses on each person’s strengths, culture, and goals, and mixes different approaches to match what the person needs. The result is a practical, respectful space to talk through problems and work toward clearer coping and decision making.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How therapy approaches guide online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test them with real-life experiments to change patterns that keep problems going; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current trust and emotion regulation; it can help with relationship stress, intimacy concerns, and attachment issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will choose methods and try them out, adjusting over time so therapy fits the person’s needs and day-to-day life.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how she is offering care. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people use skills learned in sessions in real-life settings between appointments. Licensed professionals can help tailor sessions to what is practical and helpful for the person’s situation.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family of origin concerns, eating and sleeping problems, addictions, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and related challenges.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
Therapy is collaborative and practical. The therapist blends evidence-based methods like CBT, ACT, DBT skills, attachment-focused work, and emotionally-focused ideas to match each person’s needs.
What kind of background and experience does the therapist have?
She has 15 years of experience across community mental health, residential care, private practice, and the Veterans Affairs medical system, and has worked with a very wide age range and diverse populations.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is listed as FL Psychologist PY10101 and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted for services.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone do to begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.