Charlotte Kennedy, LMSW

Charlotte Kennedy is a licensed social worker with seven years of experience helping people through major life changes. She holds an LMSW, practices in Michigan, and focuses on down-to-earth, practical support for common struggles. Charlotte aims to make sessions feel straightforward and manageable for people who are overwhelmed or unsure where to start.

She uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. Sessions often include practical skills, emotion regulation tools, and conversations that help identify values and next steps. Clients work on things like managing anxiety, coping with grief, rebuilding self-esteem, and handling career or parenting stress.

Charlotte pays attention to how early attachments and current relationships shape feelings and behavior. That emphasis can help people better understand patterns in their relationships and reactions. She also draws on cognitive and mindfulness-based techniques to reduce distress and increase present-moment awareness.

In the room she aims for clear, respectful dialogue and practical takeaways. People leave with small, doable practices to try between sessions. She supports those dealing with trauma, addiction struggles, family-of-origin issues, and compassion fatigue, among other concerns.

Her work is collaborative: Charlotte helps clients set goals and plan steps that fit everyday life. She encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes, and she adjusts strategies as needs change.

How Charlotte’s approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small actions toward those values. It combines practical exercises with mindfulness-style noticing to reduce getting stuck on painful thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to change feelings and outcomes. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and day-to-day stress management.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. Together they choose techniques and pace that fit the person’s needs, adjusting as progress is made.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people appreciate online work because it can make fitting therapy into a busy week easier, reduce travel time, and allow for consistent check-ins during life transitions. Online formats can also make shorter problem-focused sessions or skills practice more workable when time is tight. Ask about the specific session types available when you schedule so you know what to expect.