About Kenneth
Kenneth (Ken) Halvorson helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. He is a LICSW with forty years of experience and works with adults who want practical ways to feel steadier and more connected to themselves. Ken writes simply and listens closely to what matters to each person.
Ken uses both relationship-focused and depth-oriented approaches in sessions. He draws on the Gottman Method to address patterns of communication and emotional connection.
How Kenneth works
He also uses psychodynamic ideas to uncover long-standing patterns that can get in the way of feeling well. Many people seek help from him for parenting concerns, family-of-origin hurts, blended family questions, and fatherhood issues. He also helps with social anxiety, intimacy-related concerns, and life transitions that come with aging or becoming a young adult.
Ken is attentive to issues like trauma, compassion fatigue, bipolar mood concerns, and ADHD when they show up in day-to-day life. Ken notes his Christian perspective and offers faith-informed care for those who want it, while respecting clients with other beliefs or no faith background. His approach emphasizes clear communication, building coping skills, and restoring a sense of hope and agency.
Sessions are offered in English and conducted from Washington. Over his career he has focused on helping people repair communication, work through family problems, and develop practical strategies to cope. Ken aims to make therapy useful and understandable so people can move forward.
Kenneth lists 2 ways of working on the entry:
What Kenneth works with
The areas below are the ones Kenneth selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Hearing impaired
- Intimacy-related issues
- Men's issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LICSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 40 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Washington |
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Online support options
How Ken’s Methods Translate to Online Therapy
Ken uses the Gottman Method to help people see and change communication habits that cause repeated conflict. This approach focuses on specific interaction patterns and teaches clear skills for talking and listening more effectively.He also draws on psychodynamic therapy to look at early patterns and hidden loyalties that influence current behavior. That work helps people understand recurring themes and make different choices in day-to-day life.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Ken works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. He treats the choice as collaborative and adjusts the focus as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions are useful for in-depth conversations and watching how people interact. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, coaching-style check-ins, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or travel and help keep continuity when life gets busy.
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Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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