- Stress and anxiety
- Career uncertainty
- Attachment and boundaries
About Mark
Mark Kenney is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California with seven years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, career uncertainty, and the common upheavals of early adulthood. He also supports those dealing with attachment issues, codependency, and non-traditional relationship dynamics such as polyamory and kink-related concerns.
Mark focuses on helping clients find more agency in decision-making. He listens for the pressures coming from others, then helps the client identify their own needs. He offers straightforward conversation and practical steps aimed at making choices feel clearer and more manageable. Sessions emphasize noticing what gets in the way of being heard and changing those patterns.
In practice he helps people talk through everyday problems like feeling stuck after school, trouble at work, or repeated patterns in relationships. He brings attention to communication habits, moments of self-doubt, and the ways life transitions tilt your priorities. He also addresses concerns tied to sexuality and alternative relationship styles without judgment.
Mark’s work tends to be candid and action-oriented. He helps set small, doable goals and checks progress between conversations. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide that work while centering the client’s own perspective.
People who choose him often want direct feedback, clearer boundaries, and help making decisions that reflect their values. To begin, clients use the site matching process and schedule an initial session to see how the work fits their needs.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Mark uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear communication and practical change. One common approach he uses centers on improving communication patterns - it teaches ways to notice reactive behaviors and practice different responses to reduce conflict and increase connection. Another common strand focuses on building agency and decision-making skills - this involves breaking larger choices into small steps and testing what works in day-to-day life.Choosing the right therapeutic approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify which techniques fit their goals and preferences, and will adjust methods as progress and needs change. This helps keep sessions relevant to immediate concerns like job decisions, relationship challenges, or moving after college.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking because formats are not specified in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a person. It can also let people keep regular meetings during life transitions, such as moving for school or changing jobs, without interrupting their momentum.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with for young adults?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, self-esteem, career uncertainty, and life changes common in early adulthood.
What is his approach in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and action-focused. He helps clients identify their needs, set small goals, and practice clearer communication.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience working with adults on relationship and life-transition concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - licensed in California.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.