More About Kenna

Qualifications:

Kenna a licensed mental health counselor with over 10 years of experience. She is a nationally certified counselor and independently licensed in Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri.

Graduated with distinction from University of Illinois Urbana Champaign in 2013.
Graduated with her Master's of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Illinois University in 2015.
Values knowledge and regularly participates in ongoing continuing education to increase competence beyond her graduate work. 

She has worked in various mental health treatment settings (e.g., research labs, crisis assessment and referral, intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization care) before finding her passion for working with individuals in private practice. She has years of experiencing working with numerous mental health concerns before narrowing down her niche to focusing on trauma, OCD, and anxiety. 

What is it like to work with me?

You won't find judgment, shame, or a one-size-fits-all approach in our work together. I believe therapy is a partnership. I'll bring my training, knowledge, and tools, while you bring your lived experience. Together, we'll explore the patterns that keep you stuck and identify courageous steps toward the life you want to live. I also believe in acknowledging the systems you face daily that impact your mental health, sense of belonging, and identity. I recognize that our identities, backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences shape how we move through the world and experience mental health. I strive to create a therapy space that is inclusive, affirming, and respectful of the unique experiences each client brings. My hope is that you leave sessions feeling not only heard, but truly understood. 

Types of therapy:

Her primary treatment modalities include CBT, ACT, ERP, I-CBT and EMDR. She is certified in EMDR. She tailors treatment individually to you with consideration of what is proven to be most effective. Kenna is committed to continuously advancing her knowledge of current, evidence-based therapeutic practices focused on giving her clients the best care.