Kenneth Stall, LCSW
Seasoned LCSW offering practical, steady guidance
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- 53 years experience
- Mindfulness based
- Practical strategies
About Kenneth
He blends practical skills with straightforward conversation. Sessions often include behavior-focused strategies, mindfulness exercises, and discussion about daily routines. He uses approaches from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness work to help people notice patterns and try different choices.
His background includes post-graduate study of Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy with Dr. Albert Ellis, and long experience supporting people with ADHD, depression, anxiety, and impulse-related concerns. He has also worked with those facing attachment challenges, grief, and life transitions such as divorce or midlife changes.
Kenneth has substantial experience helping parents, supporting people with relationship and intimacy issues, and coaching clients on career and performance concerns. He also works with athletes on the mental side of tennis and golf performance.
Sessions are typically scheduled Monday through Friday in afternoon and evening hours. People looking to start therapy choose a match questionnaire and then schedule a time that fits their needs.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
53+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
How ACT, CBT, and Mindfulness translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify their values and take steps toward them even when thoughts or feelings are difficult. It focuses on practical actions rather than trying to eliminate uncomfortable feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or combine methods based on their goals, daily demands, and what feels most useful. That decision is revisited as needs change so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Confirm the session formats available before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills between meetings in their everyday routines and bring real-life examples into sessions for immediate discussion.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
Kenneth helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, relationship and family matters, trauma, grief, intimacy issues, parenting, bipolar and compassion fatigue, among other concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses straightforward, practical techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness. Sessions focus on noticing patterns, trying new behaviors, and building daily routines.
What is his professional background?
He earned a masters degree from the Jane Addams Graduate School of Social Work and has been practicing since receiving his LCSW in 1990, following earlier clinical work and post-graduate training.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is licensed in Illinois as an LCSW and provides services from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.