Kenneth Lingle, LCSW, CSW, helps people facing low self esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress. He works with adults dealing with life changes such as divorce, grief, substance-related family impacts, and other difficult transitions. His tone is straightforward and supportive, focused on building strengths and coping skills one step at a time.
Ken uses clear, practical methods in sessions. He draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to challenge unhelpful thoughts and on mindfulness to reduce reactivity. He also brings attachment-based thinking into conversations about relationship patterns and intimacy struggles.
He describes his style as empathic and empowering. Sessions aim to identify small, doable changes clients can try between meetings. Ken often uses motivational interviewing to support commitment to change and solution-focused techniques to map immediate next steps.
Ken has more than two decades of clinical experience in Colorado. His background includes work with adults affected by trauma, grief, and substance issues, and he lists experience with ADHD, anger, and relationship concerns among his practice areas. He offers help with self esteem and body image issues as part of that broader work.
People can expect practical tools alongside open conversation about history and goals. Ken encourages questions and collaborates on a plan that fits each person’s day-to-day life. He welcomes contacting him to learn more before scheduling.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take action toward those values while learning simple ways to notice difficult thoughts. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and low self esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve mood. It is frequently used for trauma-related concerns, anxiety, and sleep or eating difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and can help with intimacy, trust, and relationship problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person’s needs and goals. That may mean mixing ACT, CBT, attachment work, or other techniques to match what a client wants to address and how they respond in sessions.
Please confirm the session formats before booking, since the profile’s session options are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also let people use approaches like CBT worksheets, mindfulness exercises, and values work between sessions so progress continues between meetings.
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSInfidelityIntellectual disabilityJealousyMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunction
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, trauma, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, ADHD, grief, and related life changes.
What is his general therapy style?
His style is empathic and empowering. He focuses on strengths, practical steps, and collaborative goal-setting.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 22 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a CSW practicing in Colorado.
Where is he based and licensed?
He practices in Colorado and holds the LCSW and CSW credentials listed on his profile.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not specify which formats are being offered at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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