Kenneth Vick

Compassionate, practical therapy for lasting change

LCPC Illinois

Experience: 26 years in practice
Focus areas: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Kenneth

Kenneth Vick brings a client-centered framework grounded in cognitive behavioral ideas to his practice, drawing on 26 years of professional experience to help people address addiction, trauma, mood concerns, and relationship challenges.

Background and approach

He emphasizes a supportive therapeutic environment where clients can explore thoughts and emotions without judgment, and he collaborates with each person to develop practical strategies for coping, rebuilding self-esteem, and improving sleep and intimacy-related difficulties.

Over his career licensed as an LCPC in Illinois (IL LCPC 180.003698), he has worked with a broad range of issues including depression, eating and food-related concerns, drug and alcohol addiction, dissociation, and chronic pain or illness.

Additional practice areas include family of origin and blended family issues, communication and commitment problems, abandonment and forgiveness work, and recovery from natural or human-caused disasters. His approach blends Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Existential thinking, and Narrative Therapy to tailor care to each person’s goals.

Clients can expect a collaborative process that balances empathic listening with structured tools and goal-focused techniques. Kenneth accepts international clients and offers multiple remote session formats to fit varied schedules and needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and creating a space where people can explore their feelings and values at their own pace; it helps when the priority is being heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) uses structured techniques to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, and it is often useful for depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, and addiction-related habits. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, nonjudgmental method for strengthening motivation to change, commonly used in work with substance use and other behavior change goals.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Kenneth works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best with their goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities, adjusting the focus over time as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing sessions to fit into busy schedules and supporting continuity of care across distances. These formats can make regular attendance easier and let clients use approaches like CBT homework, motivational conversations, and narrative exploration in ways that align with their routines and pace.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kenneth commonly address?

He works with addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, low self-esteem, sleeping problems, and related areas such as eating issues, chronic illness, and family difficulties.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style blends client-centered listening with practical, goal-oriented techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and other approaches to help clients explore feelings and build coping skills.

What background and experience does he bring?

He has 26 years of professional experience in mental health work and has supported individuals through addiction recovery, trauma-related concerns, mood disorders, and relationship challenges.

What are his credentials and where is he licensed?

He is licensed as an LCPC in Illinois, license number IL LCPC 180.003698, and practices under that credential within the state.

Does he work with clients who live outside the United States?

Yes, he accepts international clients and offers services regardless of location, subject to scheduling and applicable licensing considerations.

In what formats are sessions available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

26+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English