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- ACT and CBT
- Mindfulness exercises
- Parenting support
About Kenneth
Kenneth Stall is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 53 years of experience based in Illinois. He trained at the Jane Addams Graduate School of Social Work in Chicago and has practiced since earning his LCSW in 1990. His work covers common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, parenting, relationship strain, and ADHD.
He brings a long clinical background to sessions and uses a mix of methods rather than a single fixed model. That includes cognitive behavioral ideas, acceptance and commitment principles, and mindfulness practices. He also studied basic Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy with Dr. Albert Ellis and uses elements selectively.
Kenneth has worked with people across age groups. His past work includes counseling children and teenagers with Asperger's, ADHD, depression, and impulse disorders. He has also provided therapy for adults focused on adult ADHD, career questions, depression and anxiety, and parenting skills.
He is practical in approach and often teaches skills people can use between sessions. That can mean short mindfulness exercises, behavior-focused strategies, or values-based goal setting. He also helps clients talk through relationship issues and parenting challenges in straightforward terms.
In addition to general clinical work, he has an interest in the mental side of sport and has worked with tennis and golf competitors. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small, committed steps toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing different behaviors to reduce symptoms like panic, worry, or low mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches short attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and improve focus.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Kenneth will work with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and daily life. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
The practical benefits of online work include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and fewer barriers to keeping regular appointments. Confirm the specific session formats before booking, since the profile does not list exact options. Online work can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins, avoid travel, or use video when helpful for skill training and feedback.
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Experience
53+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, relationship issues, ADHD, trauma-related problems, grief, and related mood or impulse difficulties.
What is his general therapy style?
He takes an eclectic, practical approach using acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness exercises to teach skills people use between sessions.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 53 years of clinical experience and has held an LCSW since 1990 after training at the Jane Addams Graduate School of Social Work.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is an IL LCSW and practices in Illinois.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the original profile does not list specific session formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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