Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 82 ratings

Kinya M Lucas-Brown

LCSW, 18 years of experience

Authentic
Warm
Empowering
Virtual
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About me

Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois, and I am a virtual practice. I received my Masters from the Loyola University Chicago and have been in this industry for almost 20 years. I help young adults and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and childhood-trauma become the best versions of themselves. I very much like a positive and strength-based approach to therapy. I think it is important to find balance in your life and it starts with improving self-esteem.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions. Homework is not out of the question! Some clients tell me they feel like they have chatted with a friend, and also realize there has been growth in the conversation, and noticed they have tapped into all their strength.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Having worked with women for the past 5 years, I've developed a tried-and-true playbook for helping you (a) identify the root cause of your challenges and (b) create a tailored plan that leads to measurable progress.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I love working with women who may be experiencing anxiety. My clients are eager to improve, but don't yet have the tools needed to make this goal a reality. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed and anxious about their careers, family, self-esteem, and relationships.

Specialties

Top specialties

AnxietySelf Esteem

Other specialties

DepressionTrauma and PTSD

I identify as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

I try to use this as often as I can in my practice to engage clients in realizing they already have what's needed inside them. In collaboration with the client I try to help guide them back to the light they already have. The client is the expert in this treatment, and when working together we will set attainable goals to get them back to who they think they may have lost along the way.

Strength-Based

With this therapy modality I listen for strengths that the client may not even realize is there due to the overhanging issue. I began to show the client what I can see from my aerial view, so they can realize how powerful they are and can be.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 82 ratings

5 ratings with written reviews

May 29, 2025

My first therapy session went really well. I felt truly seen and heard when discussing my concerns. She listened attentively and offered thoughtful, relevant feedback throughout, which made it feel like a genuine partnership rather than just someone passively listening to me talk for an hour. I'm looking forward to continuing our work together as I navigate some personal challenges.

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 1 with Kinya

May 12, 2025

It’s like you’re talking to ah friend! Even when I missed a few sessions she emailed me and reminded me to prioritize myself. She’s real. And she meets you where you are. I’m still at the beginning of my journey but I’m so happy she’s here to guide me along the way.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 5 with Kinya

April 30, 2025

Kinya is the perfect fit for me! She is open and a great listener with really helpful feedback. I'm looking forward to my next session with her.

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 1 with Kinya