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Kenneth Lingle

Therapist · Colorado

Experienced social worker focused on practical change

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Kenneth Lingle
Credentials
LCSW, CSW
License
LCSW, Colorado · CSW.00992771
NPI
1841313848
Experience
22 years
Languages
English
Location
Colorado
  • Empathic and direct
  • Skills focused
  • Values oriented

About Kenneth

Kenneth Lingle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship struggles. He also supports those dealing with addictions, grief, parenting challenges, and concerns related to codependency. He works in a straightforward, empathetic way and aims to help people find practical steps forward.

Ken brings 22 years of clinical experience and speaks English. He uses a mix of approaches to fit each person's needs rather than a single method. Sessions emphasize skills people can use between meetings and clearer ways to handle intense emotions.

In sessions he draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to spot unhelpful thinking and make change. He also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify values and take small steps toward them. Attachment-based work helps when relationship patterns and early losses keep showing up in adult life.

Ken often combines techniques from dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and the Gottman Method when relationship patterns and emotion regulation are part of the concern. He aims to tailor interventions for issues like grief, trauma, and addiction without assuming one fixed path.

People seeking help follow a simple start process: choose Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability. Costs vary by location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. If session formats matter to you, confirm the current options before booking.

How Ken’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values even when emotions are strong. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking that keep problems going and practicing new behaviors to change outcomes; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and helps people shift habitual ways of relating to others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ken will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. The plan can change as therapy progresses, and he uses techniques from different approaches to match what is most helpful.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions are arranged. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Many people find it easier to maintain consistent work on goals when sessions can be scheduled around work, caregiving, or other daily responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSInfidelityIntellectual disabilityJealousyMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunction

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Credentials

Colorado

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Ken address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, codependency, and related concerns.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His style is empathic, empowering, and strength-based, focusing on practical skills and steps people can use between sessions.

What is his clinical background?

He has 22 years of experience as a clinical social worker and has worked broadly with adults facing life-changing events like divorce, substance exposure, and trauma.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and CSW practicing in Colorado.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats can change and may vary by therapist availability.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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