Kenna Sullivan, LICSW

Kenna Sullivan is a licensed clinician in Massachusetts with 30 years of professional experience supporting people through difficult life moments. She holds an LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and brings long-term practice helping clients manage stress and anxiety, process trauma and abuse, and navigate grief and major life changes.

Kenna also has experience addressing compassion fatigue and works with clients to strengthen coping skills and build resilience. She approaches each person with the assumption that they are the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be mobilized to address current challenges. Seeking help for change is a courageous step, and Kenna focuses on empowering and supporting clients as they move toward a more fulfilling life.

Her style centers on collaboration and practical support, helping clients identify goals, develop tools for everyday coping, and find clearer direction during transitions. Kenna provides care in English and practises within Massachusetts, drawing on decades of experience to tailor support to each individual’s needs.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Kenna Sullivan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and trauma-aware care. One approach emphasizes skill-building for stress and anxiety - teaching relaxation, grounding, and problem-solving strategies to reduce day-to-day distress and improve functioning. Another approach centers on trauma-informed exploration - helping clients process difficult experiences at a pace that feels manageable while strengthening coping resources and safety. These approaches are grounded in clinical evidence and are applied in ways that address grief, compassion fatigue, and major life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kenna collaborates with each client to identify goals, assess what feels most helpful, and adapt techniques to match individual needs, preferences, and stage of life. The work is collaborative, with the client’s priorities guiding decisions about methods and pace.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for engaging in this work. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow clients to connect with licensed professionals from home or during busy schedules, making it easier to maintain consistency, access support during transitions, and integrate new skills into daily life.