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Dr. Kenya King

Therapist · Florida

Dr. Kenya King, FL Psychologist PY10101

Compassionate psychologist focused on everyday change

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  • Thoughts and habits
  • Evidence-informed care
  • Practical skill building

About Kenya

Dr. Kenya King is a Florida-based psychologist with 15 years of clinical experience. She holds a Doctorate and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and practices in Tampa, FL. Her work centers on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, mood concerns, and everyday challenges so they can move forward in life.

She uses approaches that focus on thoughts, habits, and relationships to help people make practical changes. Sessions emphasize clear goals, skill-building, and learning new ways to respond to difficult feelings. Dr. King aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can say what they need and set achievable goals.

Her background includes work in community mental health, residential settings, and the Veterans Affairs medical system. She has provided both individual and group therapy and has worked with clients across a wide age range and varied life circumstances. Training placements included clinical child anxiety and trauma specialists, which shaped her work with trauma and related issues.

Dr. King practices with an emphasis on evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral approaches and other therapies that address emotion and attachment. She also integrates interpersonal and humanistic ideas when they fit a person’s goals. This allows flexibility to tailor sessions to each person’s needs.

People commonly bring concerns like depression, grief, addiction, parenting strain, sleep or eating problems, ADHD, relationship or intimacy issues, and career stress. If you want to learn more, use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Approaches that translate well to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small actions that move a life in a desired direction, which can be practical for stress, anxiety, and motivation issues.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and habits with clear skills and exercises. CBT sessions often include practice assignments and step-by-step strategies for mood, sleep, and anxiety concerns.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at emotional patterns in relationships and personal life. It helps people identify and change interaction cycles and build more effective ways to express needs and repair connections.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. That way the plan can blend approaches that fit the person’s needs and everyday life.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use practical exercises, homework, and conversation to help people practice new habits between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and related issues such as grief, addiction, and ADHD, as well as relationship and parenting stress.

What is the general therapeutic style?

The approach is goal-oriented and practical, focusing on thoughts and everyday habits, emotion work, and building skills to manage symptoms and life stressors.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Dr. King has 15 years of experience across community mental health, residential settings, private practice, and Veterans Affairs services.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a FL Psychologist (PY10101) practicing in Florida with a Doctorate and Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Virginia Tech.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced or billed?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

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

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