At TLK Counseling, LLC, Dr. Kenworthy believes that therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Each client brings unique experiences, strengths, and goals, and treatment is thoughtfully tailored to meet individual needs.

Dr. Kenworthy’s approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which help clients build practical skills for managing emotions, changing unhelpful thought patterns, and navigating life’s challenges more effectively. In addition to skills-based therapy, Dr. Kenworthy integrates trauma-informed approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) to help clients process distressing experiences, reduce emotional intensity, and support deeper healing.

Therapy is collaborative and active, with an emphasis on helping clients feel both supported and appropriately challenged as they take meaningful steps toward change. Dr. Kenworthy strives to create a safe, compassionate space where clients can explore their experiences, develop new insights, and build lasting coping strategies.

Client feedback is valued and welcomed, as it helps ensure that therapy remains responsive and aligned with each client’s goals. If you have questions or concerns at any point, Dr. Kenworthy encourages open communication and is committed to supporting you throughout your therapeutic journey.

Approach to Therapy

What is EMDR?

• EMDR means Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.

• EMDR helps the brain process distressing or overwhelming experiences. It is for those with trauma or adversities like grief/loss, abandonment, abuse, bullying, and many other complicated life issues.

• Sometimes experiences are stored in the brain in an unprocessed way. When this happens, memories, thoughts, emotions, or body sensations can feel “stuck” and continue to cause distress in the present.

• EMDR helps the brain reprocess these experiences, so they become less intense and less disruptive.

• During EMDR, bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements, tapping, or sounds) is used while the client briefly focuses on aspects of a difficult memory.

• Over time, this process can:

  • Reduce emotional distress

  • Change negative beliefs about oneself

  • Decrease physical reactions in the body

  • Help memories feel more distant and manageable

• EMDR allows healing to occur at a pace that feels safe and controlled.

What is EFT

• EFT stands for Emotional Freedom Techniques.

• EFT is a mind-body approach that focuses on the connection between emotions and the body.

• EFT is based on the idea that emotional distress can become stored in the body and contribute to ongoing stress, anxiety, or emotional discomfort.

• EFT uses gentle tapping on specific points on the body while focusing on emotions, thoughts, or physical sensations.

• This process can help:

  • Calm the nervous system

  • Reduce emotional intensity

  • Increase emotional awareness

  • Create a greater sense of emotional balance

• EFT is often used to support anxiety, stress, trauma-related symptoms, and emotional regulation.

What is CBT?

• CBT stands for Cognitive Behavior Therapy.

• CBT believes that our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are all connected.

• Our thoughts (what we thinking) influences our behavior (what we do) and our emotions (what we feel).

• Our emotions (what we feel) create behavior.

• Our behavior (what we do) can affect emotions and thoughts.

• Changing one (emotions, behaviors, thinking) can positively affect one another.

What is DBT?

• DBT stands for Dialectical Behavior Therapy. DBT is a type of CBT.

• Dialectical thinking seeks to find balance with opposites or extreme. Each opposite or extreme has wisdom or truth.

• With balance of opposites, dialectical thinking seeks to find the truth in both sides. It uses both/and thinking instead of either/or thinking. For example, I accept myself for who I am AND I am open to change.

• DBT skills include mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

• DBT focuses heavily on emotions. CBT focuses on thoughts more.