Charlotte Kennedy, LMSW

Charlotte Kennedy is a licensed therapist practicing in Michigan who brings seven years of clinical experience to her work. As an LMSW - a Licensed Master Social Worker - she focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and the many life changes that can feel overwhelming. She works with individuals facing relationship and family concerns, parenting and fatherhood issues, addiction and substance use challenges, grief, career stress, and compassion fatigue.

Charlotte emphasizes rebuilding self-esteem, improving communication, and strengthening attachment and connection. Her practice supports those coping with abandonment, adoption and foster care challenges, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and other family-of-origin or commitment-related difficulties. She also addresses anger, emptiness, dependent personality patterns, and problems tied to domestic violence and substance use.

Drawing on a range of evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Client-Centered Therapy, Charlotte aims to create a compassionate, individualized space for growth. She partners with clients to develop practical coping strategies, explore past wounds, and build resilience for healthier relationships and more satisfying daily life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Charlotte draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise - an approach often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore patterns of relating and connection that stem from early relationships, supporting work on relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and family-of-origin issues. In addition, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can help with depression, anxiety, and coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Charlotte works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work aligns with what the client is trying to accomplish.

Online therapy with Charlotte is available by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or those who prefer remote care. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access therapy from wherever the client is located within Michigan, while preserving the collaborative relationship with a licensed professional.