At a glance
- Credentials
- LISW
- License
- LISW, Ohio / I.1901737
- NPI
- 1255009395
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Ohio
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Warm and respectful
- Goal-focused work
- Practical coping skills
About Kenoctaya
Kenoctaya Lindsey is a licensed independent social worker with seven years of experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low mood, and struggles with self-esteem. She greets each person with warmth and respect and focuses on practical steps to make life feel a bit more manageable. Reaching out can feel hard, and she aims to make that first step feel safer and clearer.
In sessions she keeps the tone empathetic and encouraging. Conversations tend to focus on what matters now and what small changes could help. She uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person's goals, so sessions can include goal-setting, problem solving, and skill practice depending on needs.
Her background includes work with adults facing anxiety and depression and experience in residential settings and with children in foster care and their families. That variety has shaped her flexible style and her focus on realistic strategies that fit everyday life.
Kenoctaya explains ideas plainly and listens for what a person is ready to try. She partners with people to set priorities and track progress without judgment. The result is a supportive space where people can try new ways of coping and notice what helps.
She holds an LISW, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker, in the state of Ohio. If you want to explore therapy, she will work with you to set goals and plan next steps that fit your situation.
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How these approaches can work online
Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what matters to them and find internal reasons to change, using curious, nonjudgmental conversation. It can be useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about making a change.
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening deeply and reflecting what someone says so they feel heard and respected. This approach supports building self-understanding and confidence over time.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches straightforward skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It often involves setting small experiments and practicing new ways of thinking and behaving.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and will suggest ways to try different methods together. That collaborative process helps match strategies to the person's situation rather than imposing a single method.
Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by avoiding travel, offering shorter check-ins when needed, and allowing meetings from different locations. It can also make regular weekly work simpler to maintain, which helps with steady progress over time. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
7+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Conversations focus on practical steps to reduce distress and build coping skills.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm, empathetic, empowering, and supportive. She listens first, then helps set realistic goals and plans to reach them.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has seven years of experience working in residential settings and with adults facing anxiety and depression, plus work involving children in foster care and their families.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds an LISW, which means Licensed Independent Social Worker, and practices in Ohio.
Can I see a session in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported for online work?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and payment described?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers