- Stress and anxiety
- Career and purpose
- Communication skills
About Mark
Mark Kenney is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with seven years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, career questions and coping with life changes, and lists life purpose among his areas of interest. He works in English and practices from a perspective that treats the client as the expert in their own story.
Mark helps people name their priorities when outside expectations have become loud. He aims to separate what others want from what the client wants, so decisions reflect the person’s values. If someone feels stuck, unseen, or unsure how to take the next step, he offers straightforward conversation to locate agency and options.
In sessions he listens for patterns that show up in relationships and work. He talks through attachment issues, communication problems, and codependency. He also addresses topics some therapists avoid, including kink, BDSM and alternative sex culture, and non-monogamous relationship structures.
Mark takes a practical tone and focuses on what people can do between sessions. He works on building clearer communication, setting boundaries, and strengthening self-respect. He also supports people navigating separation, divorce, or other major life transitions.
People who come for career or purpose questions can expect help clarifying next steps rather than a fixed plan. Early sessions typically focus on current pressures and what matters most, then move toward small experiments and decisions that fit daily life. The sign-up process uses a questionnaire and scheduling to set a first appointment.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Mark uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change. One common strand involves working with attachment patterns - identifying how past relationship dynamics shape current reactions and communication. This helps when anxiety or repeated relationship conflicts make decision-making harder. Another approach centers on skills-based work for stress and self-esteem, teaching clear communication, boundary-setting, and small behavioral experiments to test new ways of acting and relating.Finding the best approach is collaborative. The therapist will start by asking about current pressures, values, and goals, then try methods that match those needs. Clients and therapist review what helps and adjust the plan together as work progresses.
Confirm the session formats before booking, as formats were not specified in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-in times, and reduce travel. It can also allow sessions during a lunch break or from a quieter location that fits daily life. These practical benefits are often why people choose remote options, and the therapist will discuss how to shape sessions to the client’s schedule and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, career questions and coping with life changes. He also lists life purpose, attachment issues, codependency and some non-traditional relationship topics.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He treats the client as the expert on their story and focuses on identifying the client’s own needs. Sessions emphasize clarifying priorities, improving communication, and trying small steps between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience working with adults on the concerns listed in his profile.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, credentialed as LMFT, and practices in California.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; he works with clients in California.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.