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Kenton Curtis

Therapist · New York

Kenton Curtis

LCSW

Supportive LCSW for relationship and life transitions

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Experience
36 years
Based in
New York
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Liberal Christian-informed perspective
  • Relationship and divorce focus
  • Practical communication help

About Kenton

Kenton Curtis is a licensed clinical social worker with 36 years of experience. He creates a steady, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about relationships, life changes, and hard emotions. He writes plainly and meets people where they are. He focuses on relationship issues including communication problems and divorce and separation. He also supports people with LGBT concerns, family and career matters, body image, and feelings like guilt or shame. Sessions look at patterns that keep problems repeating and practical ways to change them. Kenton draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage impulsivity, control issues, and isolation. He works with clients to build clearer communication habits and to repair or redefine important relationships. He also offers coaching-style guidance for career transitions. His practice reflects a liberal, Christian-informed perspective that respects each person’s path. He aims to be inclusive and affirming while helping clients find strengths they may have overlooked. Kenton keeps goals simple and practical so progress feels doable. People who choose him can expect straightforward conversation about what’s happening now and concrete steps to try between sessions. He helps clients prioritize what matters and develop habits that make daily life easier. To start, readers are encouraged to use the site's matching process to see if his approach fits their needs.

License and NPI on record

LCSW
New York · 077347

As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsCareer difficultiesCoaching

Experience

36+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Licensed professionals often use brief, focused evidence-based techniques to address relationship strain and emotional struggles. One common approach involves practical skills training for communication and problem-solving; it teaches simple steps to reduce conflict and to express needs more clearly. Another approach focuses on identifying patterns that feed shame, guilt, or impulsivity and then testing small behavior changes to shift those patterns. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and style. That means trying methods, checking what helps, and adjusting plans together rather than following a fixed script. Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into busy lives by avoiding travel and allowing workday check-ins. It can also make it simpler to have a shorter phone or video session when time is limited, or to meet from wherever someone is located within approved regions. These practical benefits often help people maintain steady progress between appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He works with relationship issues, communication problems, and divorce and separation. He also addresses isolation, body image, guilt and shame, and career transitions.

What is his general therapy style?

He uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques and coaching-style guidance. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer communication.

How much experience does he have?

He has 36 years of clinical experience offering long-term and short-term support. That experience informs a steady, practiced approach to common life challenges.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in New York. His practice is based in New York.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with international clients?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I begin working together?

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

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