- Gottman Method
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Faith-informed option
About Kenneth
Kenneth (Ken) Halvorson is a LICSW with 40 years of practice in Washington. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and social anxiety and phobia. Ken also helps with life transitions, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues around parenting and intimacy.
Ken draws on long experience supporting men, parents, and adults at different life stages. He pays attention to family-of-origin patterns, blended family dynamics, and communication problems that keep people stuck. He also works with those navigating aging and geriatric concerns, hearing impairment, or the challenges of young adulthood.
His stated approaches include the Gottman Method and psychodynamic therapy. The Gottman Method is used to improve communication and reduce damaging interaction patterns. Psychodynamic work looks at underlying emotions and past experiences that influence present relationships.
Ken notes a Christian perspective is available for those who want faith-informed support, and he respects those who prefer other faiths or no faith. He describes practical work on forgiveness, coping skills, and rebuilding resilience after difficult events.
Sessions aim to help people sharpen communication, manage symptoms of anxiety or depression, and handle life changes with clearer plans. The practice uses straightforward conversation and tools drawn from his approaches to help people practice different ways of relating and thinking.
To begin, visitors follow the site flow to indicate goals and schedule a first session through the platform's matching process.
How his approaches translate to online work
Ken uses the Gottman Method to look at how people talk and react to each other, helping them practice clearer communication and reduce conflict. He also uses psychodynamic therapy to notice patterns rooted in past relationships and emotions that affect present behavior, which can be discussed in depth during sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means checking in about what feels useful and adjusting the focus as needed over several meetings.
Session arrangements should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel, and allow sessions from a quieter location. Some formats may allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video when that helps with comfort or bandwidth. Ask about the available session types when scheduling so options can be matched to everyday needs.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, social anxiety and phobia, grief, trauma, parenting, and related areas.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He combines the Gottman Method and psychodynamic ideas to focus on current interaction patterns and the emotional roots of those patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 40 years of professional experience working with adults on relationship and emotional concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a LICSW based in Washington with practice experience in the state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats on file.
How are sessions billed and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.