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Kenita Perry-Bell, LCSW

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Kenita

Kenita Perry-Bell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience combining therapy and life coaching to support people through major life challenges.

Background and approach

She has extensive background in behavioral health and substance use work, and she draws on that experience when helping clients navigate concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, addiction, and ADHD. A breast cancer survivor, she also welcomes conversations with women and family members affected by cancer.

Her style is described as warm and interactive, guided by compassion and respect. Kenita uses an integrative, client-centered approach that blends mindfulness techniques, cognitive behavioral methods, and psychodynamic thinking to tailor sessions to each person’s needs.

She emphasizes collaboration and practical tools while also attending to deeper patterns that influence emotions and behavior. Currently she is accepting clients who prefer to use the chat feature for sessions.

Kenita is licensed in Illinois as an LCSW and brings a supportive, strengths-based perspective to those seeking change, coping strategies, or coaching through life transitions.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options



Kenita uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, offering practical strategies for issues like anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. She also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy to build present-moment awareness and skills for managing stress, emotional regulation, and coping with chronic illness or grief. These approaches are applied in ways that emphasize skill-building as well as deeper understanding of recurring patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Kenita collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting plans over time so treatment remains relevant and useful. Clients and therapist make decisions together about pacing, focus, and techniques.

Online therapy formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for people with busy schedules or mobility limits. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access coaching and therapeutic support from different locations, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for ongoing work.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kenita commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, relationship and family problems, self-esteem difficulties, trauma, and ADHD among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is warm and interactive, using a client-centered stance. She blends mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and psychodynamic ideas to create tailored plans.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working as a therapist and life coach, including time in behavioral health settings and services for people with substance use concerns.
What are her professional credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois. Credential details include IL LCSW 149015679 and TX LCSW 111880.
Does she provide services in languages other than English or accept international clients?
She offers services in English and does accept international clients according to the profile information.
Which session formats are available with Kenita?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. The profile notes she is currently accepting clients interested in using the chat feature.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies based on location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Illinois, Texas, Indiana, Nevada

Languages

English

What Kenita can help with

Kenita Perry-Bell works with clients on stress and anxiety, grief, anger management, self esteem, and depression.

Kenita works with individuals dealing with substance abuse.

Kenita works with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and grief and loss.

How Kenita approaches therapy

Kenita's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Kenita is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Illinois, with 15 years of clinical experience.