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Kenneth (Ken) Halvorson

Kenneth (Ken) Halvorson, LICSW

Therapist in Washington

Experienced LICSW focused on practical change

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40 years of experience listed

LICSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Self esteem support
  • Relationship focus
  • Faith-informed care

About Kenneth

Kenneth (Ken) Halvorson is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people tackle low self esteem, anxiety, depression, and the strain that comes with life changes. He draws on 40 years of practice in Washington to offer steady, experience-based support. Ken keeps sessions practical and focused on real problems people face day to day.

Ken pays attention to relationship patterns and family dynamics. He works with people dealing with blended family concerns, fatherhood issues, and communication breakdowns. He also supports those facing grief, trauma and abuse, and the special stresses that come with aging.

Therapy sessions emphasize clear listening, honest reflection, and small steps that build confidence. He uses methods from the Gottman Method to address relationship interactions and psychodynamic therapy to look at deeper life patterns. Sessions aim to improve communication, reduce social anxiety, and strengthen coping skills.

Ken offers faith-informed care when desired and respects other spiritual viewpoints or none at all. He often helps people work through forgiveness, family-of-origin wounds, and intimacy-related issues. He also supports people managing ADHD, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.

Practical goals guide his work: better communication, greater emotional resilience, and more dependable ways to handle daily stress. His long experience means he brings many real-world examples into sessions to help people try new approaches and find what fits them.

Ken holds a Master of Social Work and is a LICSW in Washington. He conducts sessions in English and does not work with international clients. To begin, follow the site's start process and schedule a first appointment.

How Ken Uses Relationship and Psychodynamic Work Online

Online sessions can use elements of the Gottman Method to look at how partners interact and make small, measurable changes in communication. Gottman-informed work focuses on concrete behavior patterns, conflict routines, and skills that help reduce reactivity and increase connection.

Psychodynamic therapy in an online setting helps people examine long-standing patterns that shape feelings and relationships. This approach looks at underlying themes from past relationships and brings awareness to repeated reactions, which can free up new choices in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, listening carefully to what matters most, and then recommend whether relationship-focused work, psychodynamic exploration, or a blend will best fit the situation. Goals and methods are reviewed as therapy progresses to keep things useful and relevant.

Session formats are not listed in Ken's biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that remote sessions let them access consistent, ongoing support while working around work, caregiving, or other responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessHearing impairedMen's issuesSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Gottman MethodPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

40+ years

Credentials

Washington

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Ken address?

He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, and low self esteem, plus relationship and family issues, trauma, grief, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.

How does he approach therapy?

Sessions mix clear listening and practical steps. He uses relationship work and deeper psychodynamic exploration to help people improve communication and coping.

How much experience does he have?

Ken brings 40 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of life and relationship challenges.

What are his credentials and location?

He holds a Master of Social Work and is a LICSW licensed in Washington.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

He does not accept international clients.

How are sessions paid for and billed?

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

What do I do to get started?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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