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Kenya Evans-Pinckney

Kenya Evans-Pinckney

LCSW

New York

Practical, goal-focused social work support

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, New York / 084120
Experience
13 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

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    • Motivation-focused approach
    • Evidence-informed methods
    • Program supervision experience

    About Kenya

    Kenya Evans-Pinckney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of experience. She earned a Master of Social Work with a specialization in substance abuse from Fordham University. Kenya has worked in New York mental health settings and currently holds a supervisory role at a large nonprofit in the city.

    She provides individual and group supervision to bicultural staff and oversees mental health residential programs. Previously she worked as a psychotherapist offering individual and group counseling to people with mental health and substance use concerns. Her background includes work related to domestic violence and program administration.

    Kenya uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and other concerns. She lists Motivational Interviewing as part of her clinical approach along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused methods. Sessions focus on clear goals and real-world strategies that clients can try between meetings.

    People consult with her for issues such as parenting strain, relationship and communication problems, workplace stress, burnout and compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. She also works with mood concerns including bipolar disorder, anger, low self-esteem, and post-traumatic stress.

    Her style is collaborative and goal-oriented, centered on helping each person set achievable steps. Kenya aims to match practical tools to each person's life and priorities while supporting steady progress over time.

  2. How Kenya’s approaches translate to online care

    Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people find their own reasons to change. It focuses on the client’s goals and strengths and can help with substance use, motivation for treatment, career shifts, and making life changes.

    Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s perspective and priorities. The therapist listens carefully, reflects what the client says, and supports self-direction so people can clarify values and choices.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It teaches practical skills and exercises to change unhelpful thinking and build coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

    If you are interested in online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins on busy days, and remove the need to travel to appointments. Licensed professionals can tailor homework, tools, and session pacing to fit everyday routines and life demands.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseCareer difficultiesDepressionCoaching

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCommunication problemsDomestic violenceFamily problemsMoney and financial issuesPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    13+ years

    Listed in

    New York

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does she address?

    She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns as well as parenting strain, relationship and communication problems, workplace issues, and compassion fatigue.

    What is her therapeutic style?

    Her approach is collaborative and goal-focused, using practical strategies clients can try between sessions to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She has 13 years of professional experience working in mental health, substance use, and domestic violence settings, and currently supervises staff at a large nonprofit in New York.

    What credential does she hold and where is she based?

    She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices in the New York area.

    Which languages are available for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the United States work with her?

    She does not accept international clients at this time.

    How are costs 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?

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

  6. 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

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