About Kennan

Kennan DeWitt is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan with 16 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who feel stuck by listening carefully and building practical steps forward. He creates a respectful space where clients can say what they need to say without judgment.

Kennan draws on several approaches to shape each person’s work. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try alternatives.

Background and approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters to them and take small values-driven steps. Motivational interviewing supports those ambivalent about change, especially around substance use and other addictive behaviors. His background includes work with depression, bipolar mood concerns, stress and anxiety, anger, trauma and addiction-related issues.

He also supports people facing life transitions such as separation, midlife change, and caregiver strain. Kennan affirms LGBTQ+ clients and aims to be welcoming and nonjudgmental. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical skills.

Conversations often include short exercises, goal-checks, and planning to try between appointments. The approach changes as progress and needs shift. People who contact Kennan can expect a collaborative relationship that balances empathy with concrete steps.

He emphasizes small, doable changes and ongoing review so progress stays realistic and measured.

Therapy approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting caught up in them, then take small actions that align with what matters most. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and finding direction during life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking that make problems worse and testing new, more helpful responses. It often includes short home exercises and practical behavior changes for mood, anxiety, and impulsivity.

Motivational Interviewing helps if someone feels unsure about change, especially around substance use or other habits. The approach uses curious, nonjudgmental conversation to build motivation and plan manageable steps.

Kennan treats finding the right approach as a team effort. He listens to a person’s goals and tries methods that fit their pace and preferences, checking in and adjusting if something isn’t working. That collaboration helps tailor work to ADHD-related challenges, mood, and coping needs.

Online sessions offer flexible ways to keep therapy consistent. Video calls let the therapist and client see each other for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a lunch break or commute between commitments. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, tools practice, or when someone prefers writing their thoughts. These options make it easier to maintain steady progress without long travel or scheduling hurdles.

Questions people ask

What issues does Kennan help with?
Kennan works with people facing depression, bipolar mood concerns, anxiety, stress, addictions, anger, trauma and related challenges like parenting strain, caregiver stress, and life transitions.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, combining listening with clear steps to try between meetings. He balances empathy with goal setting and skill practice.
What is his professional background?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 16 years of clinical experience working with mood, addiction, trauma, and life-change concerns.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is licensed in Michigan and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are costs and starting steps handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

What this therapist works with

Most often

Experience
16 years
Licensed
Michigan
Languages
English

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