- Depression and anxiety
- Addictions and trauma
- Career and relationships
About Kenneth
Kenneth Bibalo is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut with four years of experience. He works with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, addiction, low self-esteem, and major life transitions including career changes and relationship shifts.
Kenneth focuses on practical, evidence-based methods rather than abstract theory. He uses approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance strategies to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of coping. Sessions are described simply: talk through what feels hard, practice small changes, and track what helps.
People come to him for a range of concerns tied to relationships and identity. That includes intimacy-related worries, parenting strain, grief, workplace problems, and questions about life purpose. He also addresses trauma, post-traumatic stress, panic attacks, and difficulties with attachment or abandonment themes.
In sessions Kenneth leans on client-centered listening and motivational interviewing to clarify what a person wants to change. He introduces skills from dialectical behavior therapy when strong emotions or impulsive actions are getting in the way. The emphasis is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.
He frames therapy as collaborative work. A typical meeting looks at current problems, tests small experiments between sessions, and adjusts plans based on what is useful. Practical coping tools and clearer priorities are common outcomes people aim for when they contact him.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and finding direction after life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing alternative behaviors to reduce symptoms like panic, low mood, or workplace stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes active listening and respect for the person's pace, helping them explore concerns like relationship problems, grief, or questions about life purpose.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kenneth will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That might mean combining acceptance strategies with skills training or using motivational interviewing to address substance use alongside CBT tools for mood and anxiety.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It also supports continuing work through life changes when in-person meetings are difficult. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively in remote sessions while adjusting methods to the person's needs.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, self esteem, career concerns, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and evidence-informed, using client-centered listening combined with methods like CBT, ACT, DBT, and motivational interviewing to create concrete steps forward.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience as a clinician working with the concerns listed above.
What credential and location details are on record?
He is a Connecticut LCSW and practices in Connecticut.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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