Kenneth Vick uses a client-centered approach to guide people through difficult changes.
01About Kenneth
Kenneth Vick uses a client-centered approach to guide people through difficult changes. He listens carefully and helps each person name what matters most. His style is straightforward and respectful, aimed at making conversations feel easier to start.
He draws on 26 years of experience working with addiction, trauma, and relationship struggles. Kenneth helps people who are coping with depression, intimacy issues, sleep problems, and low self-esteem. He also supports those facing blended family concerns, body image worries, chronic illness, and substance use challenges.
Background and approach
Kenneth blends practical techniques with open conversation. He may use cognitive behavioral ideas to help change unhelpful thinking. He also uses motivational interviewing to spark and sustain change when motivation is uncertain.
Sessions are paced to each person’s needs. Kenneth focuses on simple, actionable steps that can be practiced between meetings. He encourages people to set realistic goals and track small changes over time.
People can expect clear talk about coping skills, communication patterns, and ways to rebuild trust with themselves and others. He holds an Illinois LCPC license and offers services in English. Kenneth accepts international clients and works via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180.003698 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1932391984 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kenneth lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Abandonment
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Methods Kenneth names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the methods Kenneth names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Kenneth commonly uses client-centered therapy to create a listening, nonjudgmental space where people can speak freely and set their own goals. This approach helps when someone needs to sort through feelings and decide what matters most to them.He also employs cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. CBT can help with depression, sleep problems, and patterns that keep relationships stuck.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kenneth will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then try methods that match those needs. He treats the process as collaborative and adjusts techniques as progress is made.
Online therapy lets people connect in ways that fit their life. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to do shorter check-ins, share quick updates, or work through thoughts in writing. These options give flexibility for people balancing work, travel, or varied schedules.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps people with addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, and self-esteem struggles. Additional focus areas include body image, chronic illness, family of origin issues, and eating or substance-related problems.
What is his general therapy style?
Their approach is client-centered, meaning conversations are guided by the person's needs and pace. He mixes practical tools with open listening to help people explore choices and change.
How long has he practiced?
He brings 26 years of professional experience to his work. That experience spans addiction, trauma, and relationship-focused care.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds an Illinois LCPC license and practices from Illinois. Sessions are conducted in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients. Sessions are available in English for people living abroad.
What session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow different ways to connect depending on preference and need.
How are costs handled?
Pricing varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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