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Kenneth Winter

Compassionate counselor focused on real-life change

LMHC Florida

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Languages
English

About Kenneth

Kenneth Winter is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. He brings five years of clinical experience and a background in a range of human services roles.

Background and approach

He uses practical, goal-focused methods to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and parenting challenges. He has worked in residential treatment settings, juvenile detention, therapeutic boarding schools, and as a Family and Child Services case manager.

He has also volunteered as a Guardian ad Litem and served as a behavioral health specialist. Those roles shape his hands-on approach to care.

Kenneth favors methods that break problems into manageable steps. He draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and the Gottman Method to guide conversations and skill-building.

Sessions focus on clearer communication, emotional regulation, and realistic problem solving. He also offers life and money skills support as a certified Money Mentor and speaks on topics including depression, anxiety, and family dynamics.

Teaching experience at the high school and college level informs his straightforward style. Kenneth aims to help people increase resilience, strengthen self-worth, and develop habits that fit daily life.

He blends professional knowledge with personal experience as a father and foster parent to keep goals practical and achievable.

Therapeutic approaches offered online and how they help

Kenneth uses a mix of approaches that translate well to online work. The Gottman Method focuses on improving communication and reducing harmful patterns between people through structured conversations and practical exercises. It can help when relationship arguments or repeated conflicts cause stress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and change them into more balanced ones. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and building coping skills through homework and short exercises between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. It can be especially helpful for strong emotions, impulsivity, and improving day-to-day coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match goals, comfort, and practical needs. That plan can be adjusted as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video helps preserve face-to-face dialogue for deeper conversations. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into work breaks. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep regular care while managing a busy life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?
Kenneth works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, stress, anger, self-esteem, relationship problems, parenting issues, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
The approach is practical and conversational, focusing on skills and small steps. Sessions emphasize clearer communication, emotional regulation, and problem solving.
What kind of background does he have?
He has five years of clinical experience and has worked in residential treatment, juvenile detention, therapeutic schools, and as a case manager and behavioral health specialist.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoaching

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed in

Florida

Languages

English