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Kenneth Vick

Kenneth Vick

Illinois

Compassionate counselor focusing on sleep and life balance

  • 26 years' experience
  • English
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Credentials
LCPC
License
LCPC, Illinois ยท 180.003698
NPI
1932391984
Based in
Illinois
  • Person centered
  • CBT informed
  • Focus on sleep

About Kenneth

Kenneth Vick is a licensed clinical professional counselor who focuses on helping people find better sleep and greater balance in their daily lives. He uses a direct, supportive style to address concerns like addictions, trauma, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and problems with sleeping. Kenneth works to make conversations straightforward so people can talk about what matters most to them.

With 26 years of experience, Kenneth draws on several practical approaches in session. He centers the person first, listens to their story, and then uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to address patterns that keep them stuck. He also uses narrative and existential ideas to help people make sense of difficult experiences and regain meaning.

In practice he helps people who struggle with low self-esteem, commitment and communication problems, body image concerns, chronic pain or illness, and substance use challenges. He also supports those dealing with family of origin issues, blended family stress, and the fallout from traumatic events.

Kenneth is licensed in Illinois as an LCPC, and he offers services in English. He accepts international clients, and session arrangements follow the platform process for matching and scheduling. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. Kenneth aims to make beginning therapy clear and manageable for someone taking that first step.

Therapeutic approaches for online work and better sleep

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and understanding the person's experience. The therapist creates space for someone to describe sleep problems, stressors, and goals, then follows the person's lead on what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and replacing them with practical strategies. In the context of sleep and rest, CBT techniques can target routines, bedtime thinking, and behaviors that interfere with sleep.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kenneth will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. Sessions can blend listening, practical skill-building, and narrative work so the plan matches what the person wants to change.

Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. It can also let someone use sessions to practice new sleep routines at home and then reflect on how they went with the therapist's support.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

26+ years

Credentials

Illinois

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kenneth work with?

He helps with addictions, sleep difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and self-esteem challenges.

What is the general approach in sessions?

Sessions start with listening to a person's story and needs. Techniques draw from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, narrative methods, and existential ideas.

How much experience does this therapist have?

Kenneth brings 26 years of professional experience working with people who face addictions, trauma, mood concerns, and relationship difficulties.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

He holds an LCPC credential and is licensed in Illinois.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.

What formats are available for sessions?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I get started with Kenneth?

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

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