- Client-centered care
- Trauma-informed methods
- Goal-focused work
About Kenya
Kenya Evans-Pinckney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 13 years of experience. She trained at Fordham University, earning a Master of Social Work with a specialization in substance abuse. Kenya has worked across mental health, substance use, and domestic violence settings, and she currently provides supervision and program oversight at a large nonprofit in New York City.
Her approach is practical and straightforward. She uses methods like cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to help people change unhelpful thoughts and take steps toward goals. She also draws on trauma-focused work when past harm affects day-to-day life.
Clients often come for stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, relationship and communication problems, or help coping with life changes. Kenya also addresses workplace issues, compassion fatigue, blended family challenges, and money-related stress. She works with people dealing with substance use histories and post-traumatic stress as well.
In sessions she blends client-centered listening with goal-focused strategies. That can look like talking through a current problem, identifying small steps forward, and practicing new ways of handling stressful moments. She also offers group supervision and administrative oversight in program settings as part of her organizational role.
Overall, Kenya aims to help people build a more manageable, mentally healthy day-to-day life. She invites clients to set the pace and focuses on clear, usable tools for change.
How her approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaborating with the person in front of the therapist. It focuses on the client's goals, preferences, and pace, and helps people feel heard while deciding what matters most to change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises and short-term skill practice to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change unhelpful behavior patterns.
Kenya treats finding the right approach as a team effort. She will talk with each person about their goals and needs, and then suggest methods to try. Together they monitor what helps and adjust the plan as therapy moves along.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people continue work when they relocate within the same region, depending on licensing and availability. Ask about session formats and scheduling when you set up your first appointment.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kenya commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, and relationship or communication problems. Additional focuses include trauma and abuse, substance use histories, workplace issues, and compassion fatigue.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions combine listening with practical steps. Kenya uses client-centered conversations plus techniques to set goals and practice new skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working in mental health, substance use, and domestic violence settings, including clinical and supervisory roles.
What credentials and location apply?
Kenya is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and based in New York City.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.