About Kenton
Kenton Curtis is a licensed clinical social worker with 36 years of experience helping people through relationship and life transitions. He offers a steady, accepting presence for those facing shame, isolation, or communication breakdowns. His work often centers on LGBT concerns, family strain, career change, and coaching for practical next steps.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation and clear, doable guidance. Kenton focuses on improving how people talk to one another, managing control and impulsivity, and repairing trust after separation or divorce.
Background and approach
He also addresses body image, guilt, and forgiveness in everyday terms people can use right away. His style is collaborative and calm. He listens for patterns that cause pain and helps clients try different responses.
Sessions lean toward real-world tools rather than abstract theory, so people leave with something to practice between meetings. Kenton is based in New York and identifies as LCSW, which stands for licensed clinical social worker. He blends a liberal, Christian-informed perspective with an inclusive approach that respects each person’s beliefs and values.
This means faith may be part of sessions when a client wants to explore it. Over a long career he has worked with many kinds of relationship issues and career questions. He aims to help people regain agency, communicate more clearly, and make decisions that fit their goals and values.
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Evidence-based techniques are used in a practical way. One common approach focuses on improving communication skills to reduce conflict and increase closeness. This involves learning how to speak clearly, listen differently, and practice short exercises that change daily interactions.Another approach addresses emotions like shame, guilt, and isolation by helping people name feelings and try new responses. Work here is aimed at reducing self-blame and building small habits that support forgiveness and self-compassion.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest techniques to try. Together they adjust the plan based on what helps most in real life.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper work. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging are useful for short check-ins, coaching-style support, and quick practice of new skills. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule while keeping the focus on progress and practical change.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also works with
- Experience
- 36 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English