Brendan Kennedy, LMHC

About

Counselor in Boston, MA. Works with Anxiety, Depression and Life Transitions. Sees clients online only. Takes Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and other plans. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Life Transitions
• Family Conflict
• Grief
• Relationship Issues
• Self Esteem

Types of therapy

• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
• Dynamic Insight Therapy
• Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)Combines mindfulness practice, paying attention to the present moment without judgment, with ideas from cognitive therapy.
• Motivational InterviewingA collaborative style of conversation that helps people explore mixed feelings about a change and find their own reasons to make it.
• Person-CenteredA warm, non-directive approach: the therapist listens with empathy and without judgment, and trusts the person to find their own direction.

More details

Sessions

Online only

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Addiction, Alcohol Use, Behavioral Issues, Family Conflict, Grief, Medication Management, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Spirituality, Substance Use, Suicidal Ideation, Weight Loss

Insurance

Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, BlueCross and BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna and Evernorth, Harvard Pilgrim, Optum, Oscar Health, Oxford, Quest Behavioral Health, UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH, Out of Network

Fees

Sliding scale available

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Venmo

Ages

Adults

Works with

Individuals

Languages

English

Gender

Male

Education & qualifications