Barbara Kennedy, MPH, MSW

Barbara Kennedy, MPH, MSW

Verified Credentials

  • Profession(s):

    Marriage & Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work

  • License Status:

    I'm a licensed professional.

  • Primary License:

    Licensed Master Social Worker - LMSW-12163

 
My Approach to Helping
I have been working with and facilitating the efforts of individuals and couples to achieve their goals -- the most important of which is to be happy. Whether single or married, most people who struggle with relationships are hurt, fearful or frustrated. These feelings comprise the elements of anger. I assist my clients in identifying the key issues (either alone or with their partner) and defusing them by teaching cognitive strategies, and then guiding the implementation of new, healthier behavior(s). I provide a safe place where respect and confidentiality are ever-present. "Sometimes you need to talk before you walk."

 

Services I Provide
  • Individual Therapy & Counseling
  • Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
  • Mediation
  • Coaching
  • Consultation
  • Other
Ages I Work With
  • Adults
Languages I Speak
  • English
Groups I Work With
Barbara spent several years at New York Medical College, the Graduate School of Public Programs, creating preventive programs for community partnerships. With a master's degree in Public Health (MPH) in Behavioral Science and Health Promotion, she returned to corporate work where she created education and team building programs. Barbara completed a master's degree in Social Work at Arizona State University (MSW). Using a 'strengths perspective' and the bio-psycho-social model, she helps to empower her clients to understand boundaries and barriers, and to develop healthy, mutually respectful and satisfactory relationships and partnerships. Barbara trained with the Attorney General's office in AZ in Mediation and she uses mediation techniques in family conflict resolution and partnership disputes.
Therapy Approaches I Use
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy /REBT
  • Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution Focused Therapy
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Locations & Maps

Office 1:
8669 E. San Alberto, Ste 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Via de Ventura & Pima
Scottsdale, AZ 85258 United States
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Concerns & Issues I Help With
  • Occupational & Academic Issues
  • Life Changes
  • Social Skills & Problems
  • Emotion Management
  • Anxiety, Fear, & Stress
  • Health & Body
  • Family Problems
  • Relationships & Marriage
  • Self-Esteem & Confidence
  • Identity Issues
  • Attachment