- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Kenya
Kenya Evans-Pinckney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience based in New York. She lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, career concerns, depression, coaching, relationships, parenting, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue among the concerns she addresses. Sessions are offered in English.
She earned a Master of Social Work with a specialization in substance abuse from Fordham University. Kenya has worked in mental health residential programs and at a large nonprofit in New York. Her roles have included individual and group counseling, staff supervision, and administrative oversight of residential services.
Kenya uses practical, evidence-informed methods in her work. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to center each person’s perspective, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address upsetting thoughts and behaviors. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques are part of her approach when setting short-term goals.
Kenya also incorporates Trauma-Focused Therapy principles when past hurt affects current functioning. In practice she blends these methods to match what someone needs that week. She describes her work as culturally aware and grounded in evidence-based practices.
People who prefer clear steps, brief goal-setting, and reflective conversation often find her style straightforward. She offers individual counseling and has experience facilitating groups and supervising clinicians. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the client says so they can clarify goals and priorities; online sessions can use this approach to keep the conversation grounded in the client’s experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into specific steps and exercises, which adapts well to video or phone sessions when worksheets and between-session tasks are assigned. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons for change and works through ambivalence in short, focused conversations that fit single-session check-ins as well as regular therapy.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods based on needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust those choices over time based on what helps in practice.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit appointments around work, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular check-ins. Phone calls may be useful for brief check-ins or when video is not convenient, while video sessions support worksheets and in-session demonstrations. Ask about current session offerings when you complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule the first session.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, career and workplace issues, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, social anxiety and phobia, and related topics.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented, using client-centered conversation alongside strategies from CBT and solution-focused work to set short-term goals.
How many years of experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working in mental health, residential programs, and nonprofit settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently taking international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current online or in-person options before booking.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.