- ACT and CBT methods
- Mindfulness exercises
- Sports mental skills
About Kenneth
Kenneth Stall is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois with 53 years of experience. He lists stress, anxiety, anger, self esteem, depression, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and social anxiety and phobia among his areas of focus. He also notes work with mood disorders and a range of life and parenting issues.
He trained at the Jane Addams Graduate School of Social Work in Chicago and earned his Illinois LCSW in 1990. His early postgraduate work included study of Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy with Dr. Albert Ellis. He describes an eclectic practice that blends behavioral tools and mindfulness exercises.
Sessions tend to be conversational and practical. He uses cognitive-behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and tests them with real-life experiments. Mindfulness exercises are used to ground attention and reduce reactivity during moments of strong emotion.
Kenneth has a long history working with both children and adults. He has counseled young people with attention and impulse challenges and adults with depression, anxiety, and parenting concerns. He also notes experience supporting people dealing with trauma, grief, and relationship strain.
He is interested in the mental side of sports performance and has worked with tennis and golf competitors on focus and mindset. People who prefer a pragmatic, experience-based approach may find his style straightforward and hands-on.
Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details to match their needs.
Therapeutic approaches and online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what really matters to them and take small actions toward those values even when anxiety or fear shows up. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce symptoms. Mindfulness Therapy trains attention and breathing so moments of distress become easier to tolerate and respond to calmly.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kenneth will collaborate with clients to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He often combines elements from ACT, CBT, and mindfulness based on what is most useful in sessions.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm which options are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when a full in-person visit would be harder to schedule. They can also let someone try an approach from a familiar setting and focus on skills practice between meetings.
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Experience
53+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, self esteem, depression, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and social anxiety and phobia among other issues.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He favors a practical, conversational approach using cognitive-behavioral ideas and mindfulness exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and reduce reactivity.
What is his professional background?
He earned a masters at the Jane Addams Graduate School of Social Work and has 53 years of experience, taking the first clinical exam for his LCSW in 1990.
Which credentials and region apply?
He holds an Illinois LCSW and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
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