Roger Kennedy , LPC

Roger Kennedy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oregon with five years of professional experience. He brings a background as a former first responder to his clinical work, which informs his understanding of the particular stresses and pressures faced by emergency personnel.

He has worked with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, and the challenges of major life changes. His experience includes helping clients manage panic and post-traumatic responses, cope with chronic illness or pain, and navigate the emotional impacts of sexual assault, traumatic brain injury, and other difficult experiences.

Roger approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective and views each person as the expert of their own life. He aims to support and empower clients as they take steps toward greater fulfillment and wellbeing, helping them identify and build on the skills and resources they already possess. Seeking change takes courage, and he offers steady, practical support for those working toward a happier and more satisfying life.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Roger Kennedy draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person's needs. One common focus is trauma-informed work that helps people process difficult events and reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and reactions - this approach is useful for post-traumatic stress, sexual assault, and first responder-related trauma. Another emphasis is skills-based intervention that teaches practical coping strategies for managing anxiety, panic, chronic pain, and persistent stress - clients learn tools for emotion regulation, grounding, and problem solving that can be used in everyday life. He also offers targeted support for grief and life transitions, helping clients make sense of loss and adapt to new circumstances.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He works together with clients to identify goals, assess what feels most helpful, and adapt methods over time so the therapy reflects the client's priorities, pace, and preferences. The aim is to build a plan that fits the person's situation and supports measurable progress.

Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals and therapists using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and make it easier to access consistent care from home or other convenient locations.