Kenya Amos , LPC, LMHC

Kenya Amos is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Oregon. She holds a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and brings nine years of experience in counseling and related helping professions. Kenya works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem concerns, career transitions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue, among other areas.

Her clinical work draws primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, while remaining flexible to incorporate other approaches that suit each person. Kenya emphasizes active listening and a client-centered stance, supporting self-discovery and the development of personal goals. She views therapy as a collaborative process that honors each person’s knowledge of their own life and priorities.

Kenya aims to help individuals and families identify practical strategies, build coping skills, and clarify what success looks like for them. She approaches each client without judgment and with attention to their unique background, values, and needs. Based in Oregon and working in English, Kenya’s practice focuses on helping people move through difficult moments toward clearer goals and greater day-to-day functioning.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes by teaching practical skills to shift thoughts and actions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on building skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness - it can be especially useful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and improving day-to-day coping. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes clients’ strengths and short-term, goal-oriented work to create specific changes and move toward clear outcomes.

Finding the most helpful approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kenya Amos works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques and strategies best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting methods over time as progress and priorities evolve. Licensed professionals tailor interventions rather than applying a single framework to everyone.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing people to connect by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care through different life circumstances. For many, a mix of real-time sessions and messaging provides practical ongoing support while working toward goals.