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Kynan Kinley, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills practice
- Mindfulness techniques
About Kynan
Kynan Kinley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief. Kynan uses a conversational, practical style aimed at noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying different ways to respond.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help people identify negative thinking patterns and practice real-life skills. Sessions often include problem-solving and short exercises to test new responses outside of sessions. Kynan also uses client-centered and mindfulness techniques when helpful.
Kynan has worked with a wide range of presenting issues, including self-injurious behavior, psychosis, substance use, and complex grief. She describes therapy as a process that can feel difficult at first, as old emotions surface while new patterns are learned. She normalizes that discomfort while supporting steady practice.
She aims to schedule standing weekly appointments for consistency and offers more flexible options for brief check-ins. Response times to messages vary, typically between four and 24 hours on weekdays, with different rhythms on weekends.
Kynan holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from Dallas Baptist University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The University of North Texas. Her work emphasizes practical changes clients can try between sessions and collaborative planning to make those changes fit daily life.
How CBT and DBT shape online sessions
She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors through short exercises and between-session practice. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many daily problems where thought patterns affect mood and action.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy for skills practice in distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT offers concrete tools for managing intense emotions and improving communication in relationships. Client-centered and mindfulness methods are used as well to support attention to the present moment and to validate experience.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client review goals, try methods, and decide together which techniques fit best. This collaborative process helps tailor the session focus as needs change.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking. The biography mentions video sessions and indicates more flexible options for chat and phone check-ins, so ask about those formats when you schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. Practical scheduling routines, like standing weekly appointments, are used to support consistent progress.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She commonly helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and grief, as well as relationship and family-related concerns.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
She uses CBT to identify negative thinking patterns and to test different responses through practical exercises and homework tasks.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has nine years of experience and has worked with people facing self-injury, psychosis, substance use, and complex grief among other concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what is the cost structure?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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