Kenyotta Eugene Cross, LCPC, LMHC

Kenyotta Eugene Cross is a licensed counselor in Illinois with more than 20 years of professional experience. She holds LCPC and LMHC credentials - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and has spent her career helping people address stress, anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, career challenges, and depression.

She focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared freely, encouraging clients to take the courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling life. Her work emphasizes support and empowerment, guiding individuals through relationship concerns, parenting challenges, workplace issues, anger management, and coping with life changes.

Kenyotta also brings attention to multicultural concerns and serves clients who are hearing impaired, visually impaired, or have intellectual disabilities. She blends empathetic listening with practical coaching to help clients build coping skills, clarify goals, and improve overall well-being. Throughout the therapeutic process she collaborates with each person to tailor support to their unique needs and aspirations.

Client-Centered Care and Accessible Online Support

Kenyotta practices Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the conversation on each person's experience and priorities. This approach involves active listening, empathy, and collaboration to help clients explore feelings, build self-understanding, and develop coping strategies for issues like anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns.

She also integrates coaching-oriented support to help clients clarify goals related to career, motivation, and life transitions. Coaching-style work focuses on practical steps, accountability, and skill-building to translate insight into action.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Kenyotta works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions to individual circumstances and draws on her experience working with diverse populations, including clients who are hearing impaired, visually impaired, or have intellectual disabilities.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to connect in ways that suit their schedules and communication preferences. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while accommodating work, family, and accessibility needs.