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Entry 244544California / United States

Kenyada Wagoner

Kenyada Wagoner, LCSW

California 6 years in practice

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LCSW - Stress and relationship concerns

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  • CBT strategies
  • DBT skills
  • Client-centered work

About Kenyada

Kenyada Wagoner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with six years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and parenting challenges. She works with individuals who are managing intrusive thoughts, social anxiety, grief, trauma reactions, and struggles with self-image and life purpose.

Kenyada focuses on matching therapeutic approaches to each person. She uses client-centered methods to build on what the person brings to sessions. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thought patterns and dialectical behavior strategies to teach emotion regulation skills.

Sessions are practical and direct. Conversations aim to identify patterns that cause distress, develop coping tools, and practice skills that can be used between meetings. Clients can expect clear suggestions and concrete exercises rather than abstract talk alone.

Her work includes concerns around blended family issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, jealousy, guilt and shame, forgiveness, and post-traumatic stress. She also addresses body image, self-love, social phobia, and questions about life purpose.

Kenyada emphasizes collaborative planning. She listens to what is happening now, discusses short-term goals, and adjusts methods as progress is made. People who prefer straightforward guidance and skills-based practice often find this approach useful.

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How her therapeutic approaches fit into online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's perspective and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps the person set goals that feel relevant. This approach helps when someone wants a collaborative, respectful process.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, intrusive thoughts, and many everyday stressors. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. DBT tools can help when emotions feel overwhelming or when relationship patterns cause repeated conflict.

Choosing an approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will discuss what seems most helpful, try methods in session, and adjust based on results. That collaborative selection helps keep sessions focused on real-life changes.

The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how meetings are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets therapists assign and review skill practice between meetings so tools learned in session can be used in daily life.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesDepression

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and parenting concerns. Additional focus areas include trauma reactions, body image, social anxiety, and divorce-related issues.

What therapy approaches does she use?

She uses client-centered therapy alongside cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness therapy, and motivational interviewing. These methods are combined to fit the person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Kenyada has six years of experience as a clinician. That experience includes work with anxiety, mood concerns, trauma reactions, and relationship stress.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California. Practice and services are offered from California.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or other formats are offered.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the subscriber plan and region.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you and lets you arrange the initial appointment.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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