Lorraine Kenowski
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Connecticut and have over 30 years experience. Helping clients achieve their goals by identifying barriers and thought patterns that get in the way of these goals is key. Learning coping skills, ways to communicate and manage emotions can be valuable and helpful.
Helping clients achieve their goals by identifying barriers and thought patterns that get in the way of these goals is key.
My direct but empathetic approach will help you meet your goals.
First session
Our initial meeting is an opportunity to understand what brought you to seek therapy and to understand your past experiences. It is also an opportunity for you to ask questions. Together we will develop a plan that you feel comfortable with. Therapy is a collaborative process.
Strengths
My compassion and willingness to help clients achieve their goals. I have years of experience and additional training with CBT and specifically DBT. Meeting clients where they are in this journey is so important.
Ideal clients
Helping clients regulate emotions and manage life stressors. Specifically focusing on the use of DBT to regulate emotional responses. Navigating life stressors and relationships using brief short-term therapy . Provide a calm , supportive environment while empowering you to life your best life. Help to identify and prioritize your goals and make those changes you’ve been struggling with. Therapy can be supportive and also challenge you to help you take those steps towards change .
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Helping clients make the connections between thoughts and actions we can together work towards the positive change you are seeking
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Using specific DBT skills to manage and regulate emotional responses we can improve your quality of life
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Focus and staying in the moment can help reduce anxiety and improve ability to cope with stressors
Motivational Interviewing
Meeting clients where they are and prioritizing their goals is important. Working through barriers and identifying strategies to help clients move beyond feeling stuck can be very helpful in the process.
Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma can be defined in many ways and it’s important to acknowledge if it’s identified . How it’s incorporated into the therapy process is very individual to each client and should be respected.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- ConnecticutLicense 46.004321