Kenita Perry-Bell
An experienced, compassionate LCSW guiding practical change
LCSW Illinois
- Experience
- 15 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Anger
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Kenita
Kenita Perry-Bell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience blending therapy and life coaching to help people navigate major life challenges.
Background and approach
She has worked extensively in health-related settings and has experience supporting individuals coping with substance abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, self-esteem and anger concerns. As a breast cancer survivor, she also welcomes conversations with women and family members affected by cancer.
Her approach is warm, interactive, and client-centered, adapting methods to each person’s needs. Kenita integrates evidence-based techniques including cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, and psychodynamic insights to create a tailored plan.
She emphasizes compassion, respect, and practical guidance, aiming to empower clients to make meaningful changes. Kenita accepts clients who prefer online formats and is open to international clients.
She holds Illinois and Texas LCSW credentials and brings a supportive, collaborative stance to therapy and coaching, helping people build coping skills, clarify goals, and move forward after loss, illness, or life transition.
Integrating evidence-based approaches into online care
Kenita frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques to address thoughts, behaviors, and emotional patterns. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression, while mindfulness supports skills for grounding, stress reduction, and enhanced self-awareness.She also draws from client-centered principles, creating space for clients to lead the conversation while the therapist offers empathy and practical feedback. This collaborative stance allows goals and methods to evolve together, so clients and therapist determine the right mix of tools based on needs and preferences rather than assuming a single approach.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for each person.
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Experience
15+ years
Licensed
Illinois, Texas, Indiana, Nevada
Languages
English