Kenna SullivanLICSW

Kenna Sullivan is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 30 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and major life changes. Her style centers on supporting each person’s strengths and decisions as they work toward a more fulfilling life.

She believes clients are the experts on their own stories and draws on their strengths to tackle hard problems. Kenna talks through what’s happening now and what matters most to the person. She offers steady, practical support while people try new ways of coping.

Over three decades in Massachusetts practice, Kenna has helped people facing compassion fatigue and loss. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, mood concerns, and challenges with relationships and communication. Her work often includes managing guilt, shame, impulsivity, and obsessive patterns.

Sessions are paced to the individual. She helps people sort priorities, make small changes, and build routines that reduce overwhelm. Kenna aims to create a collaborative space where clients set the goals and she shares tools that match those goals.

People seeking help for midlife shifts, financial stress, divorce and separation, or a search for life purpose may find practical support here. Her approach is straightforward and focused on steps people can try between sessions.

How evidence-based techniques fit into online therapy

Kenna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and practical skills. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches coping tools for anxiety and stress, such as breath work, grounding, and activity planning that reduce overwhelm. These techniques help people manage symptoms day to day and respond differently to triggers.

Another common approach is processing work for trauma and grief that helps people tell their story at a pace they choose. This involves describing what happened, naming reactions, and practicing ways to move forward. It’s useful when someone needs help making sense of loss, abuse, or compassion fatigue.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kenna works with each person to identify what feels most helpful, then adjusts methods based on goals and progress. The plan can change as needs shift over time.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten check-ins, or avoid travel time. It can also allow for different pacing and tools that translate to routine life, helping people practice skills where they happen.