- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Gottman tools
About Dorrance
Dr. Dorrance Kennedy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with ten years of counseling experience. He works with adults dealing with anger, stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and life transitions. He also helps people facing parenting concerns, career questions, and issues related to trauma and post-traumatic stress.
His sessions are conversational and interactive. He uses clear, practical strategies rather than long lectures. People can expect to talk about what leads to angry moments and practice small, concrete steps to respond differently.
Dr. Kennedy draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and test better responses. He uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who want change but feel stuck. He also works with tools from the Gottman method for relationship concerns and solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals.
He brings direct feedback and structured exercises into sessions. That may include role plays, behavior experiments, or quick skills practice you can use between sessions. The focus is on skills that fit into daily life and reduce conflicts at home or work.
Dr. Kennedy keeps language straightforward and practical. He aims to help people notice patterns, try new responses, and measure small improvements over time. If someone wants to address anger or related issues, he guides the process step by step.
How his approaches translate to remote sessions
Dr. Kennedy commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in sessions. CBT helps identify patterns of thinking that lead to anger and tests small behavior changes to see what works. Motivational Interviewing helps people who feel stuck find reasons to try new ways of responding and build commitment to change.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will discuss goals and preferences and suggest methods that match what the client wants to work on. Together they adjust the plan as progress is made and priorities shift.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to schedule around work or caregiving, or useful for quick check-ins between in-person appointments. Online work can let clients practice skills in the context of their daily routines, try short coaching-style sessions, or have regular weekly talks without travel. The focus is on fitting sessions into everyday life and on practical skills that can be used right away.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger concerns does he address?
He works with adults who struggle with losing their temper, building resentment, or dealing with someone else's anger. Related issues listed include stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting, and trauma.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is engaging and interactive with practical exercises and direct feedback. Sessions focus on skills practice and short experiments to change reactions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of counseling experience as an LCSW. That work has included clients with post-traumatic stress and relationship challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina. His practice location is listed as North Carolina.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on where the client is located.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.