Consistent with the topics, knew the buttons to press and it really help reflect.
Kennedy Shenberg, LCPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Kennedy is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Kennedy. View 36 reviews
- Great news, Kennedy is accepting new clients!
- He is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Illinois
Recent reviews
He’s awesome and a great listener!
More about Kennedy
- 10 years' experience
- Male
- LCPC
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and I hold Masters Degrees in Clinical Counseling (MS) and a Masters in Clinical Social Work (MSW). I have Doctorate work in Disability and Equity in Education. I have worked as an Adjunct Professor teaching Graduate students for the Adler School of Professional Psychology, and I have supervised interns/externs. I have been a supervisor for investigations for the Illinois Department of Children and Family services for 10 years and worked also with the Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Mental Health and Education, as well as teaching self defense. I was the Chief Clinician at Maryville Academy in 2012-2016 St. Vincent program. In 2014 I was ranked 9th in the United States in Shuri Ryu Karate. I have been certified with AFAA, I was a Diplomat with the National Institute of Sports Division of Counseling. I would describe my therapeutic approach as open, using humor, as I recognize therapy sessions should not solely focus on negative feelings. My clinical orientation is eclectic and I can fluidly merge multiple approaches such as behavioral, cognitive, relational, psychodynamic and Maslow theory. I specialize in treatment of trauma, and working with children, adolescents, alternative lifestyles, LGBTQ, and have Jungian dream analysis training. I prefer open ended and free flowing approaches that will include multiple modalities in sessions such as movement, games and artistic expressions. Besides fitness and karate as hobbies, I also enjoy creating art.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Kennedy Shenberg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700934965.
- LCPC · Illinois · 180.006365 · Expires March 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Kennedy Shenberg
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Consistent with the topics, knew the buttons to press and it really help reflect.
He’s awesome and a great listener!
Kennedy has completely helped me look at things from a new perspective. I am forever greatful for the opportunity and taking this plunge to sort things out!
He is a great therapist. He understands you at a human level and speaks to you in a way that resonates strongly. I strongly recommend him to anyone new to therapy.
Kennedy has helped me a great deal. He has unlocked things that have been on my mind for some time now and I just didn't realize. Kennedy's knowledge and demeanor put me completely at ease. My sessions have been so helpful to me. My only regret is that I didn't try Better Help a while ago.
Kennedy has been a great help to me so far. He understands the things that I am trying to work on and offers very valuable insights that are helping me to understand myself better. I'm looking forward to continued progress with him. Highly recommend.
Kennedy is perfect.
Great person who provides real life coping mechanisms which help from day one.
Kennedy is great at "hearing between the lines" and can often pull up something I've said and help me see how it relates to my thoughts and beliefs. He also asks lots of thought provoking questions, uses analogies to help make things relatable, and is straight forward which I appreciate.
Kennedy has a great way of making you feel comfortable and using humor to lighten the mood and makes you see things in a different way so you can reflect on situations and understand where your roblemos come from and how to address them.
Down to earth and real support.
Kennedy is smart, capable, empathetic and direct. I’ve never wondered what he was thinking because he’s that honest! I appreciate his no-nonsense approach while also being sensitive to particular situations.
Great
Insightful and excellent at listening, I've greatly appreciated their help to date.
Kennedy helped me to overcome my overthinking and my anxiety. He's knowledgeable and experienced therapist that pinpoint root causes
Simple an amazing person, feels like a friend who also happens to be an experienced counselor.
He's a nice, funny and skilled man. Lots of experience as a therapist and his laid back ways add to the experience. Keeps me in touch, very much appreciated.
Kennedy is awesome. A very good listener and an even better person to talk to. 5 stars all day every day.
Prompt and responsive to my situation
So far I have spent 1 month with Kennedy as my therapist and he has already been the most attentive and helpful therapist I have ever had. He is very easy to talk to and meets me at my level with both humor and understanding. He does all of this while challenging me to make changes and try new things. I will write more after we have spent more time but so far I would highly recommend Kennedy!
Great guy. Really knowledgeable and adaptable. Knows when i want to talk, knows when i want to discuss things seriously. Gives me little mental assignments to think about before our next session. Maybe i wish he was a little more responsive in terms of the messaging. But overall the best therapist i ever had in my life. Keep up the great work ken.
Definitely a good therapist, person and confident. Always has what’s best in mind for me and knows me too well sometimes. Definitely gives me advice on how to deal with my situations and how to stop myself when I get myself into difficult situations. Kennedy is very patient and really hears me out before giving his thoughts and advice. I’ve only been with him for less than a year and I feel like we’ve been speaking for years.
Working with Kennedy has been a journey, for sure! He is educated, with a quirky personality. He also has a great sense of humour, which he fruitfully employs as part of his therapy strategy. Ever since I started therapy with him I the feeling that I had known him my whole life. Kennedy gave me the tough love that I desperately needed to turn my life around. I would definitely work with him again and I would wholeheartedly recommend him as a therapist for people who enjoy intellectual puzzles and dark jokes, but also for those who need a kind soul to just listen and encourage them to make the changes they want to make.
He just helped me so much!!! Talking to him ( a stranger from another country) it just made me feel so much better. He understands you, he understands your needs and what you’re going through. I totally recommend him. He’s fun and professional!!
He's the best
He is very inclusive able to understand social aspects of life or mental problems. Has a direct and straight forward attitude and a lot of great humour !
Kennedy is quite adaptable with a good sense of humor. I tend to throw a lot of things at him, and he always has a way to respond.
I started the conversation telling Kennedy that I was skeptical about counseling and I liked how he was open minded and just chatted with me via messages first and made sure I knew the door was open for a video session. He was also quick on messages and was online for me during a day where I needed someone the most. I liked that he was straight forward, it showed to me that he actually cared. He is very friendly, easy to talk, and has unique 'homework' (we got into using art as a way to reduce the stress of my issues). I definitely recommend Kennedy.
Kennedy is a great listener and really understands what I am looking to accomplish. I am so happy that I have found Kenedy, and feel that he is helping me tremendously!
Kennedy has provided me with a good opportunity to discuss, and think about my problems. Life is ever changing and ones responses to events are not always ideal, my sessions are helping me to understand my own challenges and how to manage them.
Kennedy has been extremely helpful and a valuable confidant.
Kennedy is really good at listening to what your personal mental health goals are, and finding ways to achieve them. He will also suggest exercises and reading materials that are appropriate to your personal approach. He asks direct questions that really help you look at yourself.
Absolutely incredible and insightful. Asks great questions and really makes you think.
Although my time with Kennedy was short it was extremely productive, I found him easy to talk to and made me feel comfortable in opening up. Highly recommend
Kennedy is a great therapist for me. He uses an easy and comforting tone, uses reasoning to make me draw my own conclusion and see things differently, and he is very honest while still being kind. He's a great therapist for anyone who likes to mull things over!
I've only had one session so far but he seems upbeat and open-minded, easy to talk to.
Frequently asked questions
Does Kennedy Shenberg offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Kennedy Shenberg works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Kennedy Shenberg speak?
Kennedy Shenberg speaks English.
How many years of experience does Kennedy Shenberg have?
Kennedy Shenberg has 10 years of experience.
Where is Kennedy Shenberg licensed to practice?
Kennedy Shenberg is licensed to practice in Illinois.
Does Kennedy Shenberg accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Kennedy Shenberg accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Kennedy Shenberg offer?
Kennedy Shenberg offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Jungian Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Kennedy Shenberg?
Kennedy Shenberg can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Kennedy Shenberg?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.