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Entry 303659California / United States

Mark Kenney

Mark Kenney, LMFT

California 7 years in practice

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LMFT - Stress and relationship difficulties

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship issues
  • Career and self esteem

About Mark

LMFT (California), 7 years of experience. Mark Kenney helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, career questions, low self-esteem, and major life changes. He focuses on helping clients notice their own needs and find ways to act on them. Mark speaks English and works from his California practice.

He starts by asking what matters most to each person. He pays attention to choices that are driven by other people’s expectations. Then he helps clients identify small, practical steps toward doing what they want. Sessions are conversational and direct, with an emphasis on building everyday skills for handling stress and improving communication.

Mark has worked with people on attachment issues, codependency, and communication breakdowns. He also has experience supporting clients who navigate BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultures, as well as those exploring polyamory and non-monogamous relationships. He offers help around divorce or separation and the practical problems those changes bring.

He also focuses on young adult issues, men’s concerns, finding life purpose, and strengthening self-love and confidence. Expect straightforward guidance about boundaries, decision making, and balancing work or career pressures with personal needs. His stated aim is to help clients notice their strengths and use them to move forward.

To begin, someone selects the See online therapy options button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules a first session. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location.

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Therapeutic approaches for remote sessions

Mark describes his clinical work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and action. One common approach used in this style teaches concrete coping skills for stress and anxiety, like breath work, behavioral activation, and step-by-step plans to reduce overwhelm. These techniques help when daily routines, work pressure, or worry get in the way of functioning.

Another frequent element is communication and boundary work. This involves role-play, rehearsal of difficult conversations, and practice setting limits. It is useful for relationship problems, codependency, attachment concerns, and negotiating consent and needs in alternative relationship structures.

Finding the right method is part of the work. Mark will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques match their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative process includes checking what changes are realistic and adjusting the approach over time.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand them. Therapists who offer remote work can also use sessions to practice skills in the context of everyday life and to keep momentum between in-person meetings when combined with other formats.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsLife purposeMen's issuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-loveYoung adult issues

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he work with?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, and non-traditional relationship topics.

How does he approach therapy?

He uses conversational, practical sessions that highlight a client's own goals and strengths. The work emphasizes identifying personal needs and taking small, actionable steps.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has seven years of professional experience working as a licensed marriage and family therapist. That span covers the areas listed in his specialties and focus areas.

What credential and location does he hold?

He is an LMFT licensed in California. His practice is based in California.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He is not accepting international clients at this time.

How does payment or cost work?

Cost varies with location and the service uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That starts the intake and matching process.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Mark Kenney

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