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Kenneth Lingle

Therapist · Colorado

Kenneth Lingle, LCSW, CSW

Compassionate social worker for life changes

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  • Strengths-based approach
  • Practical skill building
  • Focus on relationships

About Kenneth

Kenneth Lingle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship challenges. He works with adults coping with life-changing events like divorce, loss, substance-related family strain, and chronic health or caregiving stress. Kenneth brings a calm, empathic approach and focuses on clients' strengths to move forward.

He draws on 22 years of professional experience as an LCSW and CSW in Colorado. His style is practical and collaborative. Sessions focus on what a person needs now, using skills that can be practiced between meetings. Kenneth aims to make therapy feel manageable and tailored to each person's day-to-day life.

His work includes tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based thinking, dialectical behavior strategies, and relationship-focused methods. These approaches help with anxiety, mood concerns, difficult life changes, and intimacy or communication problems. He also supports people struggling with addiction patterns, attention differences, body image, and caregiver burnout.

Kenneth combines brief solution-focused techniques with longer work when needed. He uses motivational interviewing to support change and mindfulness-based practices to reduce stress. Clients are invited to set clear goals and track small steps toward them.

People interested in starting are encouraged to use the site's process to match with him and schedule a first session. Kenneth welcomes questions and works with each person to find a practical plan that fits their life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSInfidelityIntellectual disabilityJealousyMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunction

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Credentials

Colorado

Languages

English

How Kenneth Uses Evidence-Based Methods Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small, meaningful actions even when emotions are hard to tolerate. It can help people coping with chronic illness, grief, or persistent anxiety find direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns; this is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and communication, and it can be helpful for intimacy issues and relationship repair.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kenneth works collaboratively to identify which methods fit each person's goals and situation. He blends techniques when helpful and checks in regularly so the plan stays relevant to what the client needs.

Please confirm available session formats before booking, as options can change. The original biography indicates messaging, live chat, phone, and video were offered, so those are the likely ways to meet online. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow brief check-ins between appointments, and reduce travel time. Kenneth aims to tailor session length and focus so work on stress, caregiving strain, mood, or relationships can fit into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kenneth address?

He supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, ADHD, and many related concerns listed in his specialties.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His style is empathic and strengths-based. He uses practical skills, collaborative goal setting, and brief solution-focused work when appropriate.

How much experience does he bring?

Kenneth has 22 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and CSW, working with adults through life changes like divorce, loss, and substance-related family issues.

Where is Kenneth located and licensed?

He is based in Colorado and holds the LCSW and CSW credentials listed on his profile.

What languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and he is able to work with international clients as noted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography lists messaging, live chat, phone, and video as offered formats. Confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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