- Evidence-informed methods
- Grief and end-of-life support
- Collaborative goal setting
About Kenya
Dr. Kenya King is a Florida licensed psychologist with 15 years of clinical experience. She earned her doctorate and master’s degree in clinical psychology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and runs a practice focused on thoughtful, evidence-informed care. Dr. King centers respect and professionalism in each session while helping people navigate life stressors and emotional pain.
Her background includes work across community mental health, private practice, residential programs, and the Veterans Affairs medical system. She has provided both individual and group therapy and has experience with a wide age range of clients. Training alongside researchers in childhood anxiety and PTSD shaped her skill working with trauma, grief, and related concerns.
Dr. King uses therapies that encourage practical change and emotional understanding. She draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Attachment-Based work to help people notice patterns, try new strategies, and reconnect with what matters. Sessions emphasize collaboration and clear goals rather than medical labels.
People come to her for help with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, grief, caregiving strain, addiction concerns, and problems with sleep, eating, or relationships. She also supports those dealing with chronic illness, aging challenges, and compassion fatigue. Conversations focus on what is getting in the way and doable steps toward relief.
Dr. King aims to treat each person as more than a list of symptoms. She attends to culture, values, strengths, and life context while blending evidence-based techniques with supportive, human-centered care. Those interested in starting are guided through a straightforward intake and scheduling process.
Her background includes work across community mental health, private practice, residential programs, and the Veterans Affairs medical system. She has provided both individual and group therapy and has experience with a wide age range of clients. Training alongside researchers in childhood anxiety and PTSD shaped her skill working with trauma, grief, and related concerns.
Dr. King uses therapies that encourage practical change and emotional understanding. She draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Attachment-Based work to help people notice patterns, try new strategies, and reconnect with what matters. Sessions emphasize collaboration and clear goals rather than medical labels.
People come to her for help with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, grief, caregiving strain, addiction concerns, and problems with sleep, eating, or relationships. She also supports those dealing with chronic illness, aging challenges, and compassion fatigue. Conversations focus on what is getting in the way and doable steps toward relief.
Dr. King aims to treat each person as more than a list of symptoms. She attends to culture, values, strengths, and life context while blending evidence-based techniques with supportive, human-centered care. Those interested in starting are guided through a straightforward intake and scheduling process.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches that translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that align with what matters most, which can help with depression, anxiety, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep or eating concerns by breaking problems into manageable steps and practicing new habits.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape present-day connections. It can help people understand patterns in intimacy, communication, and trust, and practice new ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to select or blend methods based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. This is a joint process that may change over time as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use visual or audio formats depending on comfort and bandwidth. Ask about practical arrangements when you schedule so sessions match everyday life and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Dr. King help address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, caregiving strain, addiction issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep and eating problems, and related challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
The approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill-building, and understanding patterns that get in the way of daily functioning.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Dr. King has 15 years of experience across community mental health, residential settings, private practice, and the Veterans Affairs medical system, with work in both rural and urban locations.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She is a Florida Psychologist, listed as FL Psychologist PY10101, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking so you know whether online, in-person, or other options are supported at the time you schedule.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.