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Linda Kenny
Experience
34 years
Based in
Massachusetts
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · Massachusetts

Linda Kenny

LICSW

Experienced LICSW focused on practical change

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License and NPI on record

LICSW
Massachusetts · LICSW110225
NPI
1689890659

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  • Strengths based
  • Practical support
  • Goal oriented

About Linda

Linda Kenny is a licensed clinical social worker with 34 years of professional experience in Massachusetts. She approaches therapy with the belief that each person knows their own story and brings strengths to work through hard times. Linda aims to provide calm, steady support as people take the first steps toward a happier life.

Her work centers on common concerns like stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship struggles, and coping with life changes. She also helps people navigate issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, communication problems, codependency, and commitment anxiety. Linda has experience addressing challenges related to aging, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and body image concerns.

Sessions focus on clear, practical conversation about what feels most important to the client. Linda listens for patterns and helps people try new ways of coping and communicating. She explains ideas plainly and works at a pace that feels manageable for each person.

Clients can expect a respectful, collaborative process where goals are shaped together. Linda emphasizes small, doable steps that build confidence and reduce overwhelm. Her approach is supportive and goal-oriented, aimed at steady progress rather than quick fixes.

She practices in Massachusetts and conducts therapy in English. Linda holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, and draws on long experience to help people facing complicated life transitions and emotional challenges.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

34+ years

Credentials

Massachusetts

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Linda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on what clients can do differently in their daily lives. One approach emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful behavior patterns by practicing new responses to stress and relationship strain. This helps with anxiety, codependency, and communication problems. Another approach centers on strengthening attachment and addressing abandonment concerns by exploring relationship expectations and building more secure ways of relating. This can help people who struggle with trust and closeness.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to see which methods match their goals, needs, and comfort level. Sessions are paced to fit what the client can manage, and plans are adjusted as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and support steady follow-through between appointments. It also allows for shorter check-ins when days are tight and can make regular work on communication and coping strategies more practical for everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Linda commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, and caregiving stress.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens, identifies patterns, and suggests practical steps clients can try between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

Linda has 34 years of professional work experience in clinical practice. That background informs how she helps people with complex life transitions and emotional concerns.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW. Her practice is based in Massachusetts.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does cost and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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