Lisa Kennedy, LCSW

Lisa Kennedy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 19 years of experience. She helps people who are balancing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, or major life changes. Her style is direct and practical, aimed at helping people change day-to-day thoughts and habits that get in the way of feeling better.

She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. She also draws on client-centered methods to follow the person's pace, and mindfulness to build awareness of stressful moments. Lisa describes herself as a behavioral therapist who focuses on what clients can do differently between sessions.

Her background includes work in geriatric mental health, hospice, and inpatient psychiatric settings. She has experience with domestic violence work and with forensic child interviewing. This range informs how she supports people facing trauma, caregiving stress, and complicated relationship issues.

Sessions emphasize clear goals and small, practical steps people can use right away. Lisa aims to respond regularly to messages during the week and to partner with clients on realistic plans for change. She encourages people to start where they are and build toward better routines and thinking patterns.

Lisa practices in Arkansas and brings nearly two decades of community and clinical experience to her work. She blends problem-solving strategies with attention to personal strengths to help people manage symptoms and life transitions.

How therapeutic approaches fit into online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's goals and pace, with the therapist listening and reflecting to help clients decide what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs time to feel understood and set their own priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and actions that keep problems going and teaches concrete tools to change them, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and habit change.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative choice can shift over time as progress is made or priorities change.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and keep follow-up brief when needed. Some people find video useful for face-to-face interaction while other options may be better for quick check-ins or lower bandwidth. Discuss scheduling and format preferences during the matching process to align sessions with everyday life.